This document presents the main report of the study 'Impact of gender equality plans across the European Research Area'. It analyses recent key policy developments regarding gender equality plans (GEPs) in research and innovation (R&I) organisations at the EU, national and institutional levels....

The "Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal: Identification and assessment of the elements that ensure the sustainability of ESF operations implemented following calls for proposals" aims to evaluate how calls for proposals in the ESF framework compare...

The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) supports sustainable and inclusive growth across Europe by investing in people, skills, and promoting social cohesion. ESF+ finances operations aim to achieve long-term positive results and impacts on individuals, communities, and regions. In other words,...

This evaluation assesses how the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) supported research and innovation (R&I) across the EU27 by analysing 387 R&I measures in national Recovery and Resilience Plans (cut-off date March 2025). Conducted in the period January-September 2025, the study...

This study analyses the absorption rates of the EU Cohesion Policy funds in 2014-2020 over time across funds (ERDF, ESF, CF, and REACT-EU), and across Member States and regions. It also provides a comparison with 2007-2013 absorption. A summary of absorption drivers, obstacles and undertaken...

This document presents seven policy briefs that complement the main report of the study 'Impact of gender equality plans across the European Research Area'. It covers the role of national and EU policies, examines the monitoring and evaluation of the gender equality plans (GEPs) eligibility...

Within the framework of the ERA monitoring mechanism (EMM) this ERA Dashboard encompasses a set of indicators aiming to monitor the progress of EU Member States and Associated Countries towards the ERA priorities. The quantitative data is complemented by qualitative information compiled using...

This study analyses the absorption rates of the EU Cohesion Policy funds in 2014-2020 over time across funds (ERDF, ESF, CF and REACT-EU) and across Member States and regions. It also provides a comparison with the programming period 2007-2013. A summary of absorption drivers, obstacles and...

This study analyses the absorption rates of the EU Cohesion Policy funds in 2014-2020 over time across funds (ERDF, ESF, CF and REACT-EU) and across Member States and regions. It also provides a comparison with the programming period 2007-2013. A summary of absorption drivers, obstacles and...

This policy paper presents an analysis of the current situation of female representation on the boards of Directors of the 35 largest publicly listed Spanish companies. Whenever possible, it compares the situation in 2013 to that of 2007, the year in which the “Gender Equality Act” was...