Archive for EP News
Employment barriers in border regions
businessman holding his briefcase in office Cross-border labour mobility has risen over time, but cross-border commuters remain a very small proportion (around %) of the total European labour force. The highest rates of cross-border…
Promoting equality between women and men
The European Union (EU) is committed to eliminating inequalities and promoting gender equality 'in all its activities' and has made considerable advances over the years. Nevertheless, the situation remains uneven…
Implementation of the Daphne programme and other funds aimed at fighting violence against women and girls
Violence against women is highly prevalent in the EU and imposes significant costs on victims and society. Since the late 1990s, the European Union (EU) has financed projects with the…
Environmental impact of the textile and clothing industry. What consumers need to know
The amount of clothes bought in the EU per person has increased by 40 % in just a few decades, driven by a fall in prices and the increased speed…
EU authorisation procedure for pesticides
In the wake of controversy over the renewal of the approval of glyphosate, the European Parliament set up in February 2018 a special committee on the Union's authorisation procedure for pesticides. …
The future of migration and integration
International migration and geographic mobility have major implications for societies and economies. This is true at global level, and, perhaps even more so, at European level. The special impact…
The future of work and workplaces
In some ways, the future of work is here; in others, it is shrouded in uncertainty or heralded with great expectations. Of course, throughout human history, work has changed, as…
VAT fraud: economic impact, challenges and policy issues
In spite of a comprehensive anti-VAT fraud regulatory framework, the EU Member States are losing billions of euros each year on account of fraud. As the EU VAT system is…
Health and social security
While the main responsibility for health and social security lies primarily with the governments of the individual European Union (EU) Member States, the EU complements national policies, especially those…
The fight against unemployment
By promoting a high level of employment, the European Union (EU) has been fighting against unemployment since as long ago as the early 1950s. The fight against unemployment was…