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Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union, 2018
Abstract: In 2016 some 11.8 million EU citizens of working age were living in an EU country other than their own. This report presents an overview of mobility and its characteristics within the EU and the EFTA countries. In addition, the report focuses this year on the gender dimension of mobility, language and other barriers to cross-border mobility in neighbouring regions; and at the mobility of health professionals.
Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union, 2018
Abstract: The latest developments indicate that the large growth in mobility seen in 2015 and 2016, has slightly slowed down. Intra-EU mobility is still increasing but with a slower speed. In 2017, there were 17 million EU-28 movers. This annual report provides updated information on labour-mobility trends in EU and EFTA countries. This year, the report also analyses the qualifications and the household’s composition of the EU-28 movers.
Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union, 2017
Abstract: In response to the evolution of the world economy and its impact on Europe, the European Commission proposed a set of programmes to boost jobs, growth and investment across the European Union. The programmes are part of the multiannual financial framework 2014-2020. This publication guides you through these programmes and the funding opportunities they offer are briefly described here in this booklet. Detailed information is available on the European Commission’s website. EU funding op ...; [Read more...]
Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union, 2012
Abstract: The EU population, like those of most other world regions, is living longer and in better health. Population ageing presents a number of challenges for our welfare systems and public finances. Indeed, the EU Member States spend, on average, more than a quarter of their GDP on social protection, most of it for the benefit of older people in the form of pensions, health and long-term care. Ageing is perceived by many as a threat instead of one of our greatest achievements. The growing nu ...; [Read more...]
Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union, 2015
Abstract: Through a comprehensive overview of policies and data related to the renewed European agenda for adult learning, this Eurydice report aims to support the exchange of policy and practice between countries. The report concentrates on measures to ensure that the most vulnerable groups of adult learners, in particular those with low basic skills or insufficient qualifications, have appropriate access to lifelong learning opportunities. The report's six chapters cover background statistical ...; [Read more...]
Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union, 2011
Abstract: This report examines some practical aspects of the implementation of the prohibition of age discrimination by reporting states. In particular, the report considers how the different ways in which the various exceptionsl, or potential exceptions, to the principle of equal treatment are phrased in the Directive have influenced national legislation on age discrimination.
Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union, 2018
Abstract: This report details Cedefop’s first cross-nation study of apprenticeships in the European Union. The point of departure for the study is what countries define and offer as apprenticeship training. It then applies a purposive approach to identifying the changes that apprenticeships are undergoing in practice, based on their design characteristics.
Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union, 2011
Abstract: The European Union has identified Vocational Education and Training (VET) as an essential tool in its attempts to prepare young people for work in the modern economy and also in its bid to ensure that Europe remains competitive and innovative in the face of increasing global competition and shifting demographics. In December 2010 the Bruges Communiqué discussed some specific initiatives through which “by 2020, European VET systems should be more attractive, relevant, career-oriented, i ...; [Read more...]
Lussemburgo : Ufficio delle pubblicazioni dell’Unione europea, 2012
Abstract: La crisi del debito sovrano nella zona euro, la primavera araba e la firma del trattato di adesione con la Croazia sono stati tra gli eventi che hanno segnato il 2011. La recente pubblicazione del presidente dal Consiglio europeo, Herman Van Rompuy, copre le attività 2011 del Consiglio. Il presidente offre il suo personale punto di vista su quello che è stato un anno difficile per l'UE; seguono le conclusioni del Consiglio europeo e le dichiarazioni dei capi di stato e di governo.
Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union, 2018
Abstract: Technological transformation, global competition forces, and demographic change will continue to affect how people work, consume and live. These mega-trends have made the labour market more dynamic and have brought with them more diverse forms of work and new jobs, requiring new skills. They also have the potential to contribute to increasing inequality and challenge time-honoured institutions. Thus, established labour market regulatory frameworks and solidarity mechanisms may need to ...; [Read more...]