Transforming Europe into a climate neutral economy and society by 2050 requires extraordinary efforts and the mobilisation of all sectors and economic actors, coupled with all the creative and brain power one can imagine. Each sector has to fundamentally rethink the way it operates to ensure it...

This report provides an overview of the prior declaration tools implemented by the Member States and their characteristics. In addition, based on data from these prior declaration tools, figures for reference year 2022 are reported on the characteristics, extent, and impact of posted workers....

The terms and conditions of employment of posted workers are regulated by Directive 96/71/EC (i.e., the Posting of Workers Directive), amended by Directive (EU) 2018/957. Posted workers are entitled to a set of core rights in force in the host Member State. This set of rights consists of:...

In the growing market for 'green' products and services, the clarity and accuracy of producers' and traders' claims referring to environmentally friendly characteristics of products and services becomes increasingly important. Consumers require accurate and clear information to make informed...

This study investigates the potential role of a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) in Water, Marine, and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems (WMM) under the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The research addresses 1) the current challenges in WMM; 2) assessing scientific,...

This study investigates the potential role of a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) in Water, Marine, and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems (WMM) under the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The research addresses 1) the current challenges in WMM; 2) assessing scientific,...

The study to support the fitness check of the AAQ Directives focusses on assessing the implementation (including successes and challenges) of the AAQ Directives. This retrospective exercise, focussing on the period 2008 to 2018 has the aim of identifying what worked well or less well in the...

The b-solutions compendium 2023-2024 highlights challenges faced by EU citizens in border regions, focusing on obstacles like differing national regulations that hinder daily life and regional development. Since 2018, the b-solutions initiative has addressed 165 cases, with the latest compendium...

A successful just transition depends on both the phase-out of coal and carbon-intensive activities as well as the scale-up of future-proof businesses that focus on green and circular practices. Business incubators can play a key role in developing the economy of the future by helping innovative...

The 10th edition of the Just Transition Platform (JTP) Conference took take place on 15-17 October 2024 in Brussels and online. Co-hosted by the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER), this hybrid event brought together...