The effects of organized labor on regime change in developing countries are not clear-cut. Optimists argue that union agitation is conducive to both democratic transition and consolidation processes. Pessimists hold that unions will support any regime that is conducive to their demands....

The Annual Activity Report is a management report of theSecretary-General to the College of Commissioners. The Annual Activity Reports are the main instrument of management accountability within the Commission and constitute the basis on which the College takes political responsibility for the...

This document presents the key developments and results of REFIT, the Regulatory Fitness and Performance programme. It also contains detailed information on the first 22 REFIT Platform opinions and the way in which the Commission intends to follow up on these.