Month: May 2013

Promoting fertility in the EU. Social policy options for Member States

Total fertility rates in EU 27 and MS policy approach, 2011

The number of births as a proportion of the population has been declining in Europe since the late 19th century. In the past decade, fertility rates reached very low levels in many Member States (MS) of the European Union (EU), well below replacement levels. Low rates imply that, without migration or increased longevity, European populations… Read More Promoting fertility in the EU. Social policy options for Member States

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EU Steelday sets out needs for European steel sector, Brussels, May 16th, 2013

Three voices were heard at the high level conference on 16 May, entitled “Securing the industrial future with steel in Europe“: The Industry The industry, which stressed that, compared with its competitors, the EU steel industry is facing specific difficulties due to policies that are weakening it: the price of energy is higher in the… Read More EU Steelday sets out needs for European steel sector, Brussels, May 16th, 2013

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Further steps to complete the Single Market

Mainly due to late or incomplete transposition and implementation of legislation, the Single Market is not yet fully completed, especially in areas such as network industries, Digital Single Market and mobility of people. Liberalisation of network industries is especially challenging and produces mixed results with regards to performance and consumer benefits. Deepening the Single Market… Read More Further steps to complete the Single Market

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A FATCA for the EU? Data protection aspects of automatic exchange of bank information

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The revelation of scandals involving offshore accounts, as well as the economic crisis, has created a new momentum in the fight against tax evasion. The EU has already put in place instruments for the exchange of bank information such as the Savings Directive, albeit with Luxembourg and Austria opting instead for an anonymous withholding tax… Read More A FATCA for the EU? Data protection aspects of automatic exchange of bank information

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To write a book of Memoirs / Escribir un libro de Memorias

Cover page of Baron Crespo's book

By former president of the EP Enrique Barón Crespo Writing one’s Memoirs, telling a story in the first person, has both advantages and risks. How to ensure a balance between recounting your own role and a true narration of experiencing important events first-hand? In my introduction, I define what drives me: “In my public life prevail… Read More To write a book of Memoirs / Escribir un libro de Memorias

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