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Revision of Directive 2009/38/EC on European works councils
The EU internal market has, over the years, led to a 'transnationalisation' of companies and groups of companies, i.e. the expansion of their operations to multiple EU Member States. However, procedures for informing and consulting employees in the Member States are often not geared towards the transnational structure of the company that takes the decisions affecting those employees. This may lead to the unequal treatment of employees affected by decisions in the same undertaking or group of undertakings ...
Following the Commision’s adoption of the Action plan on Sustainable Finance in 2018 with the aim to foster investment in sustainable projects and incorporate sustainability in financial advice, the SFDR was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council in November 2019. It aims to provide investors who seek to put their money into companies and projects focusing on sustainable development with the necessary information. Furthermore, the SFDR allows investors to assess the integration of sustainability ...
Research for PECH Committee - Training and social security schemes for fishers - State of play and perspectives in the EU
This At a glance note summaries the study on Training and social security schemes for fishers. The study presents the current state of play of the mutual recognition of certificates of competency of EU fishers and the functioning of the social security schemes that cover them. Based on the analysis of these topics, the study discusses the impact of the current situation on the mobility of fishers, on the fishing sector’s working risks and security and ultimately on the attractiveness of the fishing ...
Application du droit de l’Union dans l’espace de liberté, de sécurité et de justice
Cette étude, commandée par le département thématique des droits des citoyens et des affaires constitutionnelles du Parlement européen à la demande de la commission LIBE, livre une analyse quantitative et qualitative de la manière dont le droit de l’Union s’applique actuellement dans l’espace de liberté, de sécurité et de justice (ELSJ). Elle examine les outils traditionnels de mise en oeuvre tels que les procédures d’infraction, la conditionnalité budgétaire et d’autres méthodes de suivi et d’évaluation ...
Recherche pour la commission PECH − La formation et les régimes de sécurité sociale des pêcheurs État des lieux et perspectives dans l’UE
Le présent document est le résumé de l’étude «La formation et les régimes de sécurité sociale des pêcheurs — État des lieux et perspectives dans l’UE». L’intégralité de l’étude, disponible en anglais, peut être téléchargée à l’adresse suivante: https://bit.ly/4796Dpn
Research for REGI committee - Absorption Rates of Cohesion Policy Funds Preliminary Study Results
This study analyses the absorption rates of the EU Cohesion Policy funds in 2014-2020 over time across funds (ERDF, ESF, CF and REACT-EU) and across Member States and regions. It also provides a comparison with the programming period 2007-2013. A summary of absorption drivers, obstacles and undertaken solutions is presented based on the relevant literature and the initial findings of case studies. Conclusions and preliminary recommendations on improving the absorption of funds are set out. This ...
Mapping the cost of non-Europe report: Theoretical foundations and practical considerations
This study has been drawn up by the European Added Value Unit within the European Parliament's Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services. It is part of a research project to better define the concepts of the cost of non-Europe and of European added value. The study recounts the development of these concepts and specifically how they have been used to support the European Parliament's work in setting the legislative agenda. It also presents their theoretical underpinnings and the main ...
The performance of the Package Travel Directive and broader consumer protection issues in the implementation of passenger rights
This study evaluates the implementation and enforcement of the Package Travel Directive (PTD) in the EU with a focus on ten EU Member States. It identifies areas for improvement, such as adapting the definition of package travel to accommodate evolving industry trends, addressing pre-contractual information gaps, improving payment practices, tackling challenges in the digital environment, enhancing enforcement mechanisms, promoting alternative dispute resolution, and increasing consumer awareness ...
La politique budgétaire en temps de crise: analyse du cadre institutionnel de l’UEM
Le présent document résume une étude commandée par le département thématique des droits des citoyens et des affaires constitutionnelles du Parlement européen, à la demande de la commission AFCO. Cette étude propose une analyse des mesures budgétaires prises par l’Union en réponse à la pandémie de COVID-19 et à la guerre en Ukraine. Elle indique que la législation et les instruments créés pour surmonter ces crises ont donné naissance à une capacité budgétaire de l’Union, qui a ensuite été renforcée ...
Health claims made on foods: Findings on the implementation and application of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
This European implementation assessment has been drawn up to support the work of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) on its implementation report on Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. Building on the Commission evaluation report published in 2020, the study assesses the implementation and application of the Regulation on nutrition and health claims made on foods. Health claims and use of health claims on foods containing botanicals are at the heart of this study, while nutrition ...