London School of Economics (11.08.2015) What effect has the financial crisis had on pension systems in EU countries? Aaron G. Grech notes that prior to the crisis there was a significant divergence in pensions across the EU, with some states having relatively generous systems in comparison to others. He writes that following the crisis, southern European states have had to substantially cut back on pensions, while other states in northern Europe have remained relatively unscathed.

EurActiv (05.08.2015) The European Commission is working on new ideas to increase the participation of women on the labour market after it ditched the hard-fought maternity leave proposal last month.

France Soir (16.07.2015) Do it for Denmark" (Faites-le pour le Danemark). En réponse au faible taux de fécondité du Danemark, cette campagne publicitaire d’une agence de voyage en avril dernier incitait les Danois à faire des enfants. Elle avait lancé une compétition originale: réserver un voyage, prouver qu'on a conçu un enfant pendant le séjour, et gagner trois ans de provisions pour bébé

EurActiv (17.07.2015) High temperatures, heat waves and extreme temperature fluctuations pose an ever-increasing threat to the global population, with a recent study by the German Weather Service indicating higher health risks.

EurActiv (08.07.2015) The European Commission’s drive to simplify legislation for businesses – the Better Regulation Agenda – has come under fire from trade unions for blocking EU laws that could save thousands of lives per year.

EurActiv (23.06.2015) Deadlocked draft European Union laws to extend maternity leave to 18 weeks will be ditched, but only after the European Commission puts forward replacement rules with more chance of being backed by national governments.

EurActiv (24.06.2015) Après sept ans de blocage, le projet de loi censé faire passer le congé de maternité à 18 semaines va être abandonné. La Commission doit toutefois présenter un projet de remplacement.

irishtimes.com (18.06.2015) Reforms and cutbacks have made welfare a key topic in today’s election

EurActiv (18.06.2015) Les États membres de l'UE dépensent en moyenne 80,4 milliards d'euros par an pour traiter de maladies causées par un manque d'activité physique, selon un rapport publié le 17 juin.

The Parliament Magazine (15.06.2015) EU employment policy took a hit during the austerity years at the start of the decade, but under the new commission things are starting to change, writes Maria João Rodrigues.