The Baltic countries have experienced sustained emigration over the past decade, contributing to population decline and a loss of working-age population. The impact of this emigration is felt strongly in the labour market, the general economy and in social developments. How can countries deal...

Romania, one of the poorest nations in Europe, faces critical challenges in its efforts to implement labour market and social programmes similar to those found in more developed countries. Poverty is widespread and the economy requires major restructuring while a substantial number of households...

Neoliberale Reformer wollen den Staat im Hochschulwesen zurückdrängen. Lehrende und Lernende sollen zu Marktteilnehmern werden, die Fachschulung wird zur Dienstleistung. Allerdings: Wenn die bürgerrechtliche Ordnung an Wirksamkeit gewinnt, kann trotz marktwirtschaftlicher Zwänge auch die...