The overall objective of the study was to assess the advantages and disadvantages of a potential use of budget support for the delivery of parts of the ESI Funds, and to assess the feasibility of using a delivery mechanism based on budget support to deliver Cohesion Policy. It took as a point of...

The European Commission commissioned ex-post evaluations of Directive 2009/21/EC on compliance with flag State requirements and Directive 2009/18/EC establishing the fundamental principles governing the investigation of accidents in the maritime transport sector (DG MOVE/D2/2016-24). The...

In 2021, the European Commission launched the HealthyLifestyle4All, a two-year initiative that aimed to link sport and active lifestyles with health, food and other policies in order to promote healthy lifestyles for all, across generations and social groups. The initiative included three...

The objective of the study is to define a set of concrete policy recommendations to enhance efforts to reduce the emissions of GHG in the EU effectively. The study takes stock of the current state of research on tax measures targeting GHG emissions and maps tax measures that incentivise...

The possibility to establish European Works Councils (EWCs) was first introduced by Directive 94/45/EC. EWCs are bodies representing European employees within transnational companies. They aim at ensuring that employees are informed and consulted by management on any business issues or decision...

This study provides an overview of the state of play of labour market demand for foreign language proficiency in all EU-28 Member States. It examines how this demand varies across countries, economic sectors and job roles; shows how employers express their foreign language needs in online...

This evaluation analysed the results of PROGRESS funded actions, its delivery processes and governance mechanisms. The assignment responded to evaluation questions concerning specific types of actions (analytical activities, action grants, awareness raising, sharing and learning) or elements of...

This report reviews the outputs, outcomes and impacts of Erasmus+ projects focusing on (1) the development of basic and advanced digital skills for young people and adults in initial and continuing vocational education and training (VET), and (2) outreach, guidance and awareness measures applied...