Deutschland: Lohnuntergrenze - Ohne Mindestlohn gäbe es heute 60.000 Jobs mehr

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Die Welt (19.12.2016) Seit zwei Jahren müssen Firmen ihren Beschäftigten Mindestlohn zahlen, 2017 steigt dieser nochmals an. Wirtschaftsforscher ziehen eine verheerende Bilanz - zum Unmut von Arbeitsministerin Nahles.

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germany
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Unemployment

Malaysia: Health Ministry mulls introducing government healthcare insurance scheme

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nst.com (23.07.2016) The Health Ministry is seriously considering to introduce a healthcare insurance scheme which is run and supported by the government to address the weaknesses in the private healthcare system.

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malaysia
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Health
Health insurance

ILO: Too hot to work?

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ILO (14.12.2016) Currently, 4 billion people live in the tropical and sub-tropical belt regions that will suffer most from extreme heat. In particular, workers in sectors such as agriculture, construction, mining and oil refining are most vulnerable. Indeed, workers most affected are those who need to work continuously at high physical intensity, in manufacturing factories without cooling system facilities and migrants exposed to poor and informal working conditions.

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Occupational accidents and diseases
Shocks & extreme events

Dépenses publiques de protection sociale: la France et le Danemark en tête en Europe

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latribune.fr (22.12.2016) Les dépenses de protection sociale représentent 34,3% du PIB en France et 33,5% au Danemark. Mais les comparaisons européennes doivent tenir compte des différents systèmes nationaux de protection sociale ainsi que des structures démographiques.

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european union

[Opinion] France: La protection sociale au cœur de la présidentielle

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Liberation (02.01.2017) Dans les années 70, à l’époque de l’Union de la gauche, la question posée pendant les campagnes électorales était de savoir si les Français souhaitaient s’engager dans une transition vers le socialisme ou s’ils préféraient la «société libérale avancée» de Giscard d’Estaing.

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france

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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european union
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Health
Information and communication technology