Erasmus+ remains the flagship programme of the EU. The findings of this evaluation confirm the continued relevance, effectiveness and popularity of the programme. The programme delivers high EU added value to direct beneficiaries (learners and practitioners) but also organisations and indirectly...

This study examines the current state of the European covered bond markets and the likely costs and benefits of introducing a dedicated EU legal framework for covered bonds comprising the following building blocks: (i) a harmonised definition detailing the standard structural aspects of a...

The EAfA is part of the EU's strategy to tackle high youth unemployment and to provide the skills that are needed to ensure sustainable growth and jobs. It is supported by a Joint Declaration and Council Declaration that emphasised the need to improve the supply, quality and image of...

The study on the 'economic benefits of gender equality' is unique in the EU context. It's the first of its kind to use a robust econometric model to estimate a broad range of macroeconomic benefits of gender equality in several broad areas such as education, labour market activity and wages. The...

The study on the 'economic benefits of gender equality' is unique in the EU context. It's the first of its kind to use a robust econometric model to estimate a broad range of macroeconomic benefits of gender equality in several broad areas such as education, labour market activity and wages. The...

This is the final report for a study assessing the European Industrial Doctorates (EID) scheme. EID projects are funded as part of Innovative Training Networks (ITN) under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). The report presents findings and conclusions from an assessment of the EID...