European sectoral social dialogue has its roots in the creation of the European Union. Over the last decade, there have been numerous changes to its institutional foundations, structures and scope. This report gives an overview of the current state of play regarding European sectoral social...

This annual review highlights the most significant developments that took place in industrial relations in the EU Member States and Norway in 2008, both at national and EU level. It first sets out the political context, then goes on to examine levels of coverage of collective bargaining, and...

Quality of work and employment is a major policy issue in the European Union. This sixth annual review of working conditions in the EU outlines relevant legislative and policy developments during the period 2008-2009 in the context of labour market mobility and demographic change. It also...

The issue of working time is a central EU policy concern and continues to be controversial in the light of revisions to the working time directive. In recent times, work intensity - fuelled by globalisation and the need to fulfil Europe's objectives of being more competitive and to create...

The European Union's social policy agenda puts improving the well-being and quality of life of Europe's citizens at the forefront of its objectives. The European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS) has been developed as an essential source of information on critical elements of the policy debate. This...

The EU faces a number of key challenges: creating more and better jobs, enabling people to combine work with family life and ensuring better social cohesion and promoting equal opportunities. The central aim of Eurofound is to successfully address these challenges, identify policies and...

The debate about Europe's future role and place in a globalised economy is heating up. As international trade intensifies and new players enter the scene, it appears that the world has reached a new stage of economic integration. Economists tell us that such integration through trade will lead...

The housing of migrants - a central issue which affects quality of life in general - is a crucial aspect of the process of integration. Cities and local authorities have a vital role to play, not only in the implementation of integration policies, but also in the development of innovative...