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Durante el período parcial de sesiones de diciembre, el Parlamento votará su opinión sobre la propuesta de Reglamento relativo a la competencia, al Derecho aplicable, al reconocimiento de las resoluciones y a la aceptación de los documentos públicos en materia de filiación y a la creación de un certificado de filiación europeo. El Reglamento armonizaría las normas de los Estados miembros sobre la competencia y el Derecho aplicable a la filiación y facilitaría el reconocimiento de la filiación en ...

This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the FEMM Committee examines issues related to access of vulnerable social groups to maternal health care services and midwifery in the EU. As the study points out, this access is affected by the interplay of health systems, law, policies, socio-economic factors and attitudes of health professionals and users which leads to barriers to access and consequently to ...

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services for children – from birth to compulsory primary school age – form an essential part of policies for work-life balance and for better social cohesion. A policy mix of flexible labour market arrangements, generous leave policies and quality ECEC services allows choices for parents, and at the same time supports the healthy development of their children. Member States are increasingly establishing well-functioning, efficient systems. Investing in early-years ...

Zika virus: Stepping up preparedness

De un vistazo 25-02-2016

The rapid spread of the Zika virus, and especially its suspected link with an observed increase in congenital malformations and other neurological complications, has created worries. The response strategy globally, including in the EU, is taking shape. Where do we stand?

Upon request by the FEMM Committee, the Policy Department C: Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs has developed a number of figures visualising duration of and compensation rates of previous incomes during maternity, paternity and parental leave in the Member States of the European Union. The figures are based on data published notably by the European Commission and the International Labour Organisation between 2012 and 2014 which were cross-checked with data collected by the European Parliamentary ...

Upon request by the FEMM Committee, this study provides background information for the delegation of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality of the European Parliament (FEMM) to the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)’s 58th Session. The key priority theme for the Session will be “Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls”. Taking into account that the outcome of this meeting will be relevant for the formulation of the ...

Birth rates are below replacement levels in all EU Member States. The possible result-- a population with fewer younger workers and a larger proportion of older people-- poses problems for economic growth and the maintenance of social welfare systems. Member States have policy options to promote fertility, but these policies can be costly and their effects may be unclear or weak.

This report summarises the presentations and discussions at the Workshop on “Newborn Infants”, held at the European Parliament in Brussels, on Wednesday 24 April 2013. The aim of the workshop was to discuss the challenges related to neonatal mortality and morbidity as well as preterm births, which continue to pose serious concerns for public health and healthcare in Europe. Half a million babies are born prematurely in the EU every year and these infants are at higher risk of developing health problems ...

European women and the crisis

De un vistazo 07-03-2013

Whilst contracting output in male-dominated sectors prompted some analysts to talk of a "he-cession", others argue that the effects on women remain to be revealed as the crisis unfolds further.

This study evaluates the Member States’ progress towards the EU’s gender equality objectives in the context of the EU 2020 Strategy and of the European Semester. As gender-specific indicators are not applied in the current policy coordination process, the study offers constructive guidance for policy makers at national and EU level on how to address gender equality aspects deemed essential to achieve the EU 2020 targets in the framework of the 2013 European Semester process.