convergence process among countries. Generally, empirical evidences from the EU history have confirmed this process. Intuitively …, some authors could consider that current crisis seems to affect convergence in EU. Contrary, how our analysis demonstrated …, on long run the convergence process is not essentially altered. Depending on evaluation methodology, indicators used, and …

social performance of the EU member states is necessary. In such line of argument, the authors propose, as novelty, an … development of the EU member states, able to provide consistent information about some of the threats against the EU economic … governments, businesses and civil society aiming to improve the economic and social performance of the 27 EU countries. Developing …

using certain composite indicators that allow for a multidimensional appraisal of flexicurity in the EU countries, providing … also elements for comparison between the EU countries and regions (especially the new member states and their regions). …