Working conditions in the acceding and candidate countries (summary)

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Report summary

Working conditions in the acceding and candidate countries (summary)

Published: 12 November 2003

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The Foundation carried out its Third European Working Conditions Survey in the 15 Member States of the European Union (EU) in 2000. In 2001, the survey was extended to cover the 12 acceding and candidate countries and the following year the survey included Turkey. The aim was to provide an overview for EU policymakers as they set about shaping the contours of the new European Union. This document summarises some of the main findings in the survey that was carried out in the 12 acceding and candidate countries in 2001. A report (EF0306) and an information sheet (EF0375) on this topic are also available.

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Reference no.

EF0396

Research report

16 October 2003

Working conditions in the acceding and candidate countries (report)

Ten new Member States will join the European Union in May 2004 as part of the current phase of enlargement. The differing norms in both living and working conditions across the continent pose real challenges for Europe’s policymakers. Working conditions in the acceding and candidate countries provides the first important benchmark of the situation in all 13 countries. Gauging the status on issues ranging from stress in the workplace to types of employment or working hours, the report attempts to portray a realistic picture of the working environment of these countries as they take this critical step towards an enlarged Europe.