The study examines the incidence of vulnerability across the EU28 and Iceland and Norway, and the factors explaining any observed vulnerability. The study uses a range of information sources (literature review, stakeholder interviews, consumer survey and consumer experiments in five countries)...

The study examines the incidence of vulnerability across the EU28 and Iceland and Norway, and the factors explaining any observed vulnerability. The study uses a range of information sources (literature review, stakeholder interviews, consumer survey and consumer experiments in five countries)...

The EU public procurement rules seek to promote transparency and competition in procurement markets, to the benefit of all EU contracting authorities. Penetration of cross-border purchasing in public procurement is a gauge of the extent to which public procurement rules have successfully created...

The European Online Games, Social Media and Mobile Application sector has grown substantially in recent years and children are exposed to increasingly sophisticated marketing techniques online which are often outside the purview of existing regulatory frameworks. This study aims to provide a...

This report describes the results of the HEALIT4EU project, the study into sound evidence for a better understanding of health literacy in the European Union. The HEALIT4EU project consisted of three Work Packages: (WP1) a systematic analysis of existing knowledge about health literacy...

This final report is a thorough and extensive document with a high degree of detail encompassing the main components of a future track and trace solution for the EU. The report was not intended to provide tender ready specifications for the Commission to immediately go out to the market for a...

Rare diseases affect millions of Europeans but can be difficult to diagnose, treat and study because the patient population and disease experts are dispersed across Europe. Through the second EU health programme 2008-2013, Europe is supporting projects that share knowledge and expertise on rare...

Throughout Europe, people are living longer. Ensuring that people spend these extra years of life active and in good health will benefit individuals and society. To promote healthy ageing, EU-funded projects are helping people to stay healthy and active as they grow old, and ensuring that...

The health of EU citizens could be affected by a range of natural and human-driven threats, including pandemics, emerging communicable diseases, major chemical incidents and environmental events. To safeguard population health, EU-funded projects are strengthening early warning and communication...

Mental health and well-being are the right of EU citizens as well as being increasingly important for economic growth and social development. Through the second EU health programme 2008- 2013, Europe is supporting projects that reduce the burden of mental illnesses and promote mental health.