The recent enlargement of the European Union raises issues about the need to accept diversity while achieving social cohesion. Given the distinctive nature of Turkey's history and culture, its application for membership brings important challenges to the fore. Turkey's income per capita is lower...

Having a job is a crucial factor in determining individual life satisfaction. This report explores the extent to which a good quality job can influence overall quality of life. The findings are based on the Foundation's First European Quality of Life Survey which was carried out across 28...

The pressures of globalisation and demographic change increasingly made their mark as the European Union prepared to further expand its borders to Bulgaria and Romania during 2006. Policymakers at EU and national level face into important decisions on issues related to migration, employment,...

The issue of childcare has received much EU policy attention in recent years. It is seen as an important factor in economic growth and increasing employment levels and an essential element in achieving a good work-life balance. This report deals with an area which has not been highlighted so...

'Mobility is crucial for the economy and employers, but it also offers huge benefits for individual workers. . . . Mobility opens the door to new skills, a new culture, possibly a new language and a new working environment. It is our job, particularly over the coming year, to tackle the...

Childcare is moving to the forefront of social policy within the EU. Yet, in the face of increasing demand for more and better provision of childcare services, it is clear that there are huge gaps in current provision and problems in attracting people to work in this area. This report focuses on...

As the European population grows older, there is increasing pressure on governments and companies to provide initiatives that enable and encourage older workers to remain in the workplace. This report documents a range of case examples from companies across the former 15 EU Member States which...