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ERM Quarterly - Quarter 2, July 2015
29 July 2015
In a context of globally slow growth since the financial crisis, the EU and in particular the euro zone economies have underperformed relative to other major developed-world economies. Output in the euro zone remained lower in the first quarter of 2015 than seven years earlier, and three million fewer people are working in the EU. The post-crisis output gap between the EU and the US now amounts to around eight percentage points.
Gender equality in the EU: Priorities for EU strategy
17 July 2015
It is important to underline that when referring to gender issues there is a risk of limiting the discussion, views and study exclusively to the situation of women and overlooking wider gender issues, including the situation of men.
Eurofound News, Issue 7, July/August 2015
14 July 2015
This issue contains articles on: Findings in figures; High-paid jobs showing most growth; Investigating job tenure in turbulent times; News in brief; and Latest from EurWORK.
Sustainable work over the life course: Concept paper
19 June 2015
Ageing of the population is likely to threaten the ability of states to finance welfare states and social protection systems in the future. A viable solution is to increase employment rates and to lengthen working life. To achieve this dual...
Consolidated annual activity report of the Authorising Officer for the year 2014
15 June 2015
The Consolidated annual activity report of the Authorising Officer for the year 2014 describes Eurofound's activities, particularly its research and information and communication programmes.
Eurofound News, Issue 6, June 2015
11 June 2015
This issue contains articles on: Findings in figures; Snapshot of living and working in Europe in 2014; Making the most of childcare services; News in brief; and Publications.
Eurofound yearbook 2014: Living and working in Europe
26 May 2015
Eurofound in 2014 expanded its evidence base on the repercussions of the crisis on the living and working conditions of Europeans, and offered guidance on viable options available to policymakers in their efforts to turn Europe around.
Austria: Elections take place in the Austrian Economic Chambers
20 May 2015
The Austrian Economic League maintained its majority position, but its support was down on the previous election in 2010
Austria: Dispute over doctors' pay in wake of EU working time law
19 May 2015
A new agreement on the pay and working time of physicians in Vienna has been overwhelmingly rejected in a ballot of physicians, but the municipal government is reluctant to reopen negotiations.
Eurofound News, Issue 5, May 2015
13 May 2015
This issue contains articles on: Findings in figures; Fostering young entrepreneurs in Europe; Impact of crisis on wage inequality; News in brief; and Publications.