Archive for Issue 228
Safer products: stepping up checks and inspections to protect consumers
Rules to ensure better checks and safety of goods sold in the EU were approved by the Internal Market Committee. The “Goods package” contains two legislative proposals: one on…
Crowdfunding: Helping investors and businesses seize their potential
EUROSTAT surveys from across the EU indicate that obtaining external finance is a major barrier to business start-ups across all socio-demographic groups. Apart from use of own funds, the main sources of financial support come…
Longer maternity leave leads to better exam results for some children
Longer paid maternity and paternity leave offers parents an opportunity to spend more time with their babies. According to new research, children’s educational benefits vary greatly depending on how they…
Back to school
The new scholastic year is upon us. We will soon be seeing vans and coaches full of students. Children and youths will be waking up in the early hours to…