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On the face of it, Austria’s labour market performs very well, which is reflected in one of the lowest unemployment … rates in the EU. However, while many of the euro area members have recently succeeded in reducing unemployment, the Austrian …. In addition the unemployment statistics are distorted by the relatively low labour force participation of older workers …
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subsequent economic crisis. The aim of the text is to describe changes in the field of employment and unemployment, as well as …) in relation to employment and unemployment. The text includes a description of Estonia labour market institutions as well …, unemployment, active and passive labour market policy measures, social partners, social welfare reform, adaptation to the economic …
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This paper outlines the social and economic consequences of the anti-crisis measures adopted in Ireland since 2008. The paper attempts to put the Irish case in an international context, comparing its experience with that of other selected EU countries. The study will concentrate on quantifiable...
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The present study aims to provide a succinct but comprehensive account that will allow a better understanding of the economic and social impact of the measures implemented in Greece. To this end, the study takes stock of the hitherto implementation of the programme to elucidate its multiple...
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Italy's problems are primarily structural; the current government is thus exploring more radical reform programmes, such as labour market reform and liberalisation. Compliance with the measures introduced towards achieving a balanced budget and reducing the public debt is a prerequisite to...
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For the European institutions, the "Great Recession" officially began in March 2008, when the word "crisis" first appeared in the Conclusions of the European Council (European Council, March 2008). In the four years since then, the European response to that crisis has not always been the same; an...
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On 29 April 2008 the EESC Labour Market Observatory (LMO) organised a hearing on "Women and the labour market". Guest speakers and LMO members together analysed the large number of aspects that hinder women's full participation in the labour market.
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Während Umstrukturierung zunehmend als inhärentes Merkmal der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung anerkannt wird und auf europäischer Ebene und in den Mitgliedstaaten viel politische Aufmerksamkeit genießt, wird sie aus regionaler Sicht selten erörtert. Doch die meisten großangelegten...
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While restructuring is increasingly acknowledged as an inherent characteristic of economic development and receives substantial policy attention at European and Member State level, the regional perspective on it is rarely discussed. However, most large-scale restructurings affect the regions and...
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This report describes surveys in 15 EU Member States that meet two conditions: they are national, covering all or most of the working population; and they relate at least primarily to working conditions issues, such as health and safety at the workplace, work organisation, quality of working...
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