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Economic and social convergence is essential for the European Union and for its political acceptability: divergence in social outcomes and in economic performance undermine the promises of shared prosperity - central to the very creation of...

This paper provides background information on a number of topics foreseen for discussion at the Foundation Forum 2017 ' Converging economies, diverging societies? Upward convergence in the EU'.

This paper provides brief background information on a number of topics foreseen for discussion in Session 2 ‘Living conditions’ of the Foundation Forum 2017 ' Converging economies, diverging societies? Upward convergence in the EU'.

This paper provides brief background information on a number of topics foreseen for discussion in Session 2 ‘Living conditions’ of the Foundation Forum 2017 ' Converging economies, diverging societies? Upward convergence in the EU'.

This paper provides brief background information on a number of topics foreseen for discussion in Session 3 ‘Convergence and the regional dimension’ of the Foundation Forum 2017 ' Converging economies, diverging societies? Upward convergence in the EU'.

Eurofound’s work programme for 2013–2016 had the strategic objective of providing high-quality, timely and policy-relevant knowledge as input to better informed policies. This catalogue comprises an annotated list of the publications pr...

This issue contains articles on: Findings in figures; Latest developments in flexible working arrangements and work-life balance; Changing employment trends post-crisis; News in brief; and Articles online.

The reconciliation of work and life responsibilities has become an increasingly relevant policy topic in recent decades. It has an implicit societal value linked to gender equality and quality of life.

The ageing of the EU’s population and workforce has implications for employment, working conditions, living standards and welfare. This report draws on the expertise of four EU Agencies in their respective areas, covers the policy challenges associated with the ageing workforce and considers innovative solutions.

This issue contains articles on: Findings in figures; Living and working in Europe 2016; Advancing upward convergence in the EU; News in brief; and Articles online.