Die Arbeit setzt sich kritisch mit den Vor- und Nachteilen der beiden grundlegenden für die EU diskutierten Integrationskonzepte des Systemwettbewerbs und der Harmonisierung auseinander. Anschließend werden diese beiden Strategien auf den Arbeitsmarkt angewandt. Hierbei wird deutlich, daß -...

This report contains a case study for the Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal. Achieving structural change: conditions for success in the areas of ESF intervention. The reform under assessment focuses on "Reinforcing social protection, especially...

The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) was adopted at the 2017 Gothenburg Social Summit. It sets the ambitions of strengthening the social dimension of the EU and covers 20 key principles and rights essential for fair and well-functioning labour markets and social protection systems. - The...

A strong Social Europe is about people and their well-being. Europe is home to the most equal societies in the world, with the highest standards in working conditions and broad social protection. This unique model is pivotal for Europe's social and economic resilience, delivering well-being for...

In 2019, the European Union set a new, ambitious course towards a fair and inclusive Europe that protects its citizens and creates opportunities. At the 2021 Porto Social Summit, EU leaders, institutions and social partners agreed to put social at the heart of our policies. We set three EU-wide...

In 2019, the European Union set a new, ambitious course towards a fair and inclusive Europe that protects its citizens and creates opportunities. At the 2021 Porto Social Summit, EU leaders, institutions and social partners agreed to put social at the heart of our policies. We set three EU-wide...

This paper shows the importance of European Social Fund’s (ESF) countermeasures for reintegrating long-term unemployed persons aged 50+ in Austria since their number has increased in recent years. Four research questions are defined, which deal with the theoretical background, the ESF's...

On the 1st of July, Germany will take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. Normally, holding the chair of the council is not something that is considered to be a power position, especially since the Prime Minister of the given country is not chairing the European...

In der Arbeit wird die Frage analysiert, welche Konsequenzen sich aus der Osterweiterung für die zukünftige Ausgestaltung der EU-Politiken ergeben können. Die mit der Erweiterung einhergehende zunehmende Heterogenität der ökonomischen Strukturen innerhalb der Europäischen Union lässt auf...

References to "European values" are often rooted in some perception of a commitment to particular rights that uphold certain principles about democracy and the relationship between state, market and citizens. Whilst rarely translated into consistent policy frameworks or activities, the...