The issue of wages has attracted particular attention at European level since the onset of the economic crisis. Changes in economic governance, notably within the European Semester, have prompted discussions on wage‑setting mechanisms. While, overall, wage‑bargaining regimes have remained...

In the face of recession, falling demand and consequent slowing production, short-time working and temporary layoff schemes have been extended (or introduced) in many Member States. These schemes, often with the aid of public funds, reduce working time, while protecting workers' incomes and...

Following the influx of over three million asylum seekers into the European Union in the three-year period 2015-2017, Member States faced a number of challenges related to integrating the newly arrived into their country. This report explores the role of public services - specifically housing,...

Following the influx of over three million asylum seekers into the European Union in the three-year period 2015-2017, Member States faced a number of challenges related to integrating the newly arrived into their country. This report explores the role of public services - specifically housing,...

This report presents an overview of living conditions in the five current EU candidate countries - Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey. It is based on the results of the 2016 European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS) and covers three broad areas: quality of life, quality of...

Across Europe, new forms of employment are emerging that are different from traditional standard or non-standard employment in a number of ways. Some transform the relationship between employer and employee, some change work organisation and work patterns, and some do both. This report...

This report aims to improve understanding of the true cost of inadequate housing to EU Member States and to suggest policy initiatives that might help address its social and financial consequences. The full impact of poor housing tends to be evident only in the longer term, and the savings to...

This report aims to improve understanding of the true cost of inadequate housing to EU Member States and to suggest policy initiatives that might help address its social and financial consequences. The full impact of poor housing tends to be evident only in the longer term, and the savings to...