Employment Policy in the EU

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EU population growth set to halt over next half century — 28 August 2008, 00:15 CET

Population growth in EU nations will grind to a halt over the next 50 years, with the number of retired people set to almost double and weigh on the economy, data released Tuesday shows.

Gender pay gap narrowing in Europe — 21 August 2008, 23:34 CET

The pay gap between men and women in Europe is narrowing but the difference still amounts to almost 16 per cent, according to new data, according to new data released on Thursday.

Eurozone unemployment rate steady in June at 7.3 pct — 31 July 2008, 12:04 CET

The unemployment rate in the 15 countries sharing the euro held steady in June from May at 7.3 per cent, according to the European Union's Eurostat data agency on Thursday.

Working conditions in the EU 2007–2008 — 24 July 2008, 23:34 CET

Annual review of working conditions in the EU 2007–2008 - from the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (pdf)

EU demands German explanation on East European bar — 20 July 2008, 00:26 CET

The European Union's employment commissioner Saturday has asked for an explanation from Germany over its decision to keep out many workers from new EU member states in eastern Europe until 2011.

Germany blocks East European workers until 2011 — 16 July 2008, 23:37 CET

Germany decided on Wednesday to keep restricting free access to workers from new EU member states in eastern Europe until 2011.

EU gives Poland more time to draw up better shipyard plan — 17 July 2008, 15:09 CET

The Commission has granted Poland almost two months to work out new plans to salvage two historic Polish shipyards after Prime Minister Donald Tusk pressed for more time.

Poland pleads for September deadline for EU shipyard ruling — 10 July 2008, 16:26 CET

The Polish government is pleading for more time to produce viable restructuring plans for three troubled shipyards, as the EU inches closer to a decision that could send them bankrupt.

Polish shipyard workers protest as EU steps up pressure — 10 July 2008, 15:18 CET

Three thousand workers from Poland's Szczecin shipyard protested in the northwestern port on Thursday, as the European Union stepped up pressure on the government to restructure the troubled sector.

Back pain burns holes in European pockets — 09 July 2008, 23:45 CET

While people may think back pain is not completely selective in whom and more specifically which pocketbook it affects, a number of parameters may actually form the basis of the problem. A new German study, so-called 'Bottom-up', shows that gender, age, education and marital status may potentially affect the costs induced by back pain. For example, in just 12 months, the researchers found that more than two thirds of the German adult population suffers from back pain.

Regulation automatically approving aid for jobs and growth - guide — 07 July 2008, 17:22 CET

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EU eases aid rules for boosting jobs, economic growth — 08 July 2008, 17:33 CET

The European Commission has adopted plans to ease rules for granting public aid to projects that create jobs, boost economic activity, protect the environment or help women entrepreneurs.

Communication on VAT reduced rates - guide — 07 July 2008, 14:06 CET

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EU proposes sales tax cut for restaurants, haircuts — 07 July 2008, 16:29 CET

The European Commission proposed on Monday sales tax cuts on locally provided services like restaurants and haircuts as part of proposals to shake-up EU value added tax rules.

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) — 03 July 2008, 18:41 CET

The EGF aims to help workers made redundant as a result of changing global trade patterns to find another job as quickly as possible. The fund was launched by the European Union in 2007 and will provide up to 500 million euro a year in support.

Annual report on the European Globalisation adjustment Fund 2007 — 03 July 2008, 18:41 CET

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Equal treatment beyond the workplace - guide — 02 July 2008, 14:27 CET

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EU tackles discrimination, boosts worker and health rights — 02 July 2008, 16:45 CET

The EU unveiled Wednesday new plans to tackle discrimination against aged or handicapped people, strengthen workers' rights and clear up health care across Europe's borders.

One third of EU states still discriminate against gays: watchdog — 01 July 2008, 19:10 CET

A third of EU states are still failing to ensure equal rights for gays and lesbians, a report by the bloc's rights watchdog found on Tuesday.

Eurozone official unemployment rate steady in May at 7.2 pct — 01 July 2008, 11:26 CET

The unemployment rate in the eurozone held steady in May for the sixth month running at a record low point of 7.2 per cent, according to official EU data released on Tuesday.

Renewed Social Agenda - guide — 27 June 2008, 16:52 CET

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Europass — 20 June 2008, 15:59 CET

Europass is a way of helping people to make their skills and qualifications clearly and easily understood in Europe (European Union, EFTA/EEA and candidate countries); and to move anywhere in Europe. Europass consists of five documents: two documents (Europass curriculum vitae (CV) and Europass Language Passport) you can fill in yourself; and three other documents (Europass Certificate Supplement, Europass Diploma Supplement and Europass Mobility) filled in and issued by competent organisations.

Europass - guide — 20 June 2008, 15:58 CET

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EU working rules deal gets mixed welcome — 10 June 2008, 18:43 CET

An EU deal on working rules won a mixed welcome on Wednesday after European labour ministers broke years of deadlock over temporary agency workers rights and working time limits.

Working Time and Working conditions for Temporary Agency Workers - EU guide — 13 June 2008, 00:30 CET

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