Results from the European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS) show comparisons over time of different dimensions of people’s quality of life, including their standard of living. A combined review of indicators from the EQLS and those obtained from the Eurobarometer (for 2009 and 2010) highlights the...

According to the latest research findings, Ireland has much in common with the wealthier countries of the EU. Survey data from Eurofound give a detailed snapshot of how Irish people live, what their working conditions are like and whether they view their experiences positively or negatively. The...

This report presents comprehensive analysis and policy-relevant findings on the quality of life in three EU candidate countries: Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey (the CC3). Findings are based on Eurofound’s second European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS 2007)....

In diesem politischen Kurzbericht werden die Feststellungen zu einem bestimmten Thema der Europäischen Erhebung zur Lebensqualität (EQLS) beleuchtet, das aus politischer Sicht von besonderem Interesse ist. Es werden die Ergebnisse der Analyse dieser Daten und die Erkenntnisse aus anderen...

It is well known that both income and wealth are important determinants of house-holds’ economic well-being. Inequality in economic well-being of households as measured by income or earnings is very well documented, and differences in income between women and men have received wide attention...

This staff working document builds on the policies laid out in the European Commission Communication Tax and development - cooperating with developing countries on promoting good governance in tax matters and reflects the discussions at the Third FfD Conference. It analyses ways to support...

This information note is part of the European Commission's Agenda for Change, in which sustainable agriculture is a priority. It begins with an executive summary (Chapter 2), followed by a discussion of the importance of smallholder access to agricultural markets in Chapter 3. Chapters 4 to 7...

The new EU Consensus on Development was adopted in June 2017, confirming the EU’s commitment to be a frontrunner in the implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. The new consensus recognises the central place of budget support in fostering partner countries’ efforts...