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EU: E-health and the ‘fine line’ of big data

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EurActiv (14.12.2016) The introduction of digital technology in healthcare systems might be viewed by health stakeholders in a positive light. However, policymakers are yet to address issues related to data collection and use that are considered crucial in the management of chronic conditions like diabetes.

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[Opinion] Europe: Travailleurs détachés : « La liberté de circuler ne doit pas être celle d’exploiter »

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lemonde.fr (12.12.2016) Huit ministres du travail de l’Union européenne demandent que ces travailleurs « puissent bénéficier d’une rémunération équivalente à celle des travailleurs du pays d’accueil dès le premier jour de leur détachement ».

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European Social Rights: workers’ protection needs to be extended to new jobs

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European Parliament (19.01.2017) All workers should have their basic rights guaranteed, whatever their form of employment and contract, said MEPs approving their recommendations on Thursday for the forthcoming proposal on the “European Pillar of Social Rights”

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Austrian Chancellor Kern says breakthrough on posted workers ‘decisive’

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EurActiv (10.02.2017) Chancellor Christian Kern defended Austria’s push for a law against social dumping from poorer EU countries after his government’s demand to cut childcare benefits for EU foreigners took centre stage in a meeting with Jean-Claude Juncker.

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Réforme de la protection sociale : comment font nos voisins européens ?

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Courrier international (17.02.2017) La sauvegarde ou non du système social français est l’un des enjeux majeurs de la campagne présidentielle. À l’étranger aussi, la question de ce changement s’impose, entre recherche d’économies et grogne des citoyens. Les exemples aux Pays-Bas, en Belgique et en Allemagne.

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