The overall aim of this study is to identify case‑law on trafficking in human beings for the purpose of forced labour in EU Member States for the reference period 2009-2013, and to analyse Member State practices with respect to the prosecution of this crime. The case‑law analysis also...

The overall aim of this study is to identify case‑law on trafficking in human beings for the purpose of forced labour in EU Member States for the reference period 2009-2013, and to analyse Member State practices with respect to the prosecution of this crime. The case‑law analysis also...

This study aims at addressing the lack of comparable information and statistics on walking and cycling use and related infrastructure. Its main objectives are to provide comparable information and statistics on these active modes at urban and national level, and to suggest ways forward to...

The title of European Green Capital is awarded every year to a European city for its commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability. The first city was awarded the title in 2010. Now in its 11th year, the European Commission will launch the competition to identify the winner of...

The title of European Green Capital is awarded every year to a European city for its commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability. The first city was awarded the title in 2010. Now in its 11th year, the European Commission will launch the competition to identify the winner of...

Europe boasts a stunning variety of plants, animals and landscapes for its small size. Much of its fauna and flora is found nowhere else in the world. Differences in climate, topography and geology have played an important role in shaping this unique biodiversity - so has Europe's long...

Essen, our European Green Capital for 2017, is an excellent example of a city striving for, and achieving, great progress in environmental sustainability. Essen's transformation into the greenest city in North Rhine-Westphalia is particularly interesting and impressive as the city's development...