Les Echos (29.09.2015) Devant le congrès de la Confédération européenne des syndicats, le chef de l’Etat a plaidé pour la portabilité des droits des travailleurs et la convergence des systèmes de Sécurité sociale dans l’UE.
EurActiv (24.09.2015) While it can be tough being unemployed, putting individuals at risk of poverty, the situation can be even worse for vulnerable youngsters who can sink into depression and homelessness.
ec.europa/news (07.09.2015) A report commissioned by the European Commission from the European Social Policy Network of independent experts (ESPN) published today shows an inadequate response in the Member States regarding the reintegration of the long-term unemployed.
EurActiv (15.09.2015) The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Tuesday (15 September) ruled that a country can withhold basic benefits from EU migrants if they travel from another member country with no intention of finding a new job.
Sputniknews (09.09.2015) Almost 50 million EU residents live without enough money even to heat their homes, Oxfam reported, citing bending the rules by wealthy elites among the reasons.
EurActiv (09.09.2015) Under constant budgetary pressure, healthcare providers have to make tough decisions on a daily basis, on where to make savings. Cost effectiveness analysis will soon become part of health policymakers’ standard toolkit to ensure the best outcome, analysts say.
lesechos.fr (09.09.2015) Plus de 120 millions de personnes sont exposées au risque de pauvreté en Europe selon le rapport établi par l’ONG Oxfam. Leaders politiques, système fiscaux injustes et mesures d’austérité sont en cause.
EurActiv (07.09.2015) Unemployment in the eurozone fell to its lowest level for three and a half years in July, raising hopes that economic recovery in the single currency area is taking hold, official data showed on Tuesday.
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.
