2018 Issues

Issue 145, December 2018

This issue contains articles on:

  • European Supervisory Authority’s propose to amend bilateral margin requirements to assist Brexit preparations for OTC derivative contracts
  • Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of VDM by Aperam in nickel alloy industry
  • 2018 Euromed Summit of Economic and Social Councils and similar institutions
  • Quality EVT systems

Issue 144, November 2018

This issue contains articles on:

  • Are apprenticeships keeping up with changes in manufacturing?
  • Pay is just one aspect of disadvantage for women on the labour market
  • Healthy Workplaces Film Award presented for the 10th time in 2018
  • Opening Speech by Commissioner Tibor Navracsics at the first conference of the Mayors of European Capitals of Culture

Issue 143, October 2018

This issue contains articles on:

  • Better living and working conditions in a language we can all understand
  • World Mental Health Day: Common approach to burnout still lacking
  • EU should not make promises if it cannot deliver, warn Auditors
  • Progress in paternity and parental leave for fathers – Are baby steps enough?

Issue 142, August 2018

This issue contains articles on:

  • Skills mismatches: EU businesses are losing millions, and will be losing even more!
  • Bridging the gap by education
  • Teleworking: Work-Life Balance
  • Care of dependants
  • Nurturing innovation at work

Issue 141, July 2018

This issue contains articles on:

  • Artificial Intelligence – a high priority for the EU
  • Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances campaign
  • Small companies, big challenges — exploring next steps for safety and health in micro and small enterprises
  • Commission welcoming agreement between EU Member States on key files for a more social Europe

Issue 140, May 2018

This issue contains articles on:

  • The European Commission’s budgetary proposal lacking political ambition
  • The rights of care workers meeting the demands for live-in care
  • EIOPA calling upon national supervisory authorities to ensure that insurers properly address all risks to their solvency position in light of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union

Issue 139, April 2018

This issue contains articles on:

  • Commission proposes €4.6 million from Globalisation Adjustment Fund for former Caterpillar workers in Belgium
  • Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF)
  • Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
  • Labour costs in the EU-Hourly labour costs ranged from €4.9 to €42.5 across the EU Member States in 2017-Lowest in Bulgaria and Romania, highest in Denmark and Belgium

Issue 138, March 2018

This issue contains articles on:

  • The 4th European Migration Forum addressed the labour market inclusion of migrants
  • International Women’s Day 2018: Statement by the Commission
  • Statement by High Representatives / Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Christos Stylianides on the situation in Eastern Ghouta and elsewhere in Syria.  

Issue 137, January 2018

This issue contains articles on:

  • Commission Proposal for more transparent and predictable working conditions: A missed opportunity for Social Dialogue
  • Integration of Migrants: Commission presents toolkit to help Member States make the best use of EU Funds.
  • European Safety and Health Experts meet with EU Commissioner to confront challenges for Micro and Small Enterprises
  • A good day for social infrastructures in Europe