V. Decision-making in Brussels The negotiation and decision phase: ordinary legislative procedure, Council Working Groups etc.
|
|
- Gabriel Parsons
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 V. Decision-making in Brussels The negotiation and decision phase: ordinary legislative procedure, Working Groups etc. Slangerup/Copenhagen on 5 th to 8 th May 2015 The European Statistical System - active participation in ESS meetings Eurosta
2 Decision-making in Brussels: 2 co-decision, working groups etc. 1.Preparation phase 2. Neg.and decision phase 3.Implementation phase Structure of the presentation: 1) Actors involved 2) Processes/procedures connecting the actors 3) Practicalities and logistics 2
3 Actors involved 1 European Parliament Plenary sessions 20 Committees Rapporteurs Committee of the permanent representatives (COREPER I & II) ESC, ECB etc. A number of high-level committees (CSA, EFC,PSC ect.) Working Groups (147) General Affairs - Statistics Commission proposal 3
4 i) The European Commission: 2 i) The European Commission: Composition Organisation 28 Commissioners Jean-Claude Juncker including the High Representative (Federica Mogherini) about 25,000 officials 24 Directorates-General Horizontal (SG, OPOCE, ADMIN, Eurostat, etc.) Sectoral (ECFIN, EMPL, AGRI, etc.) 14 Services Legal Service, Translation Service, OLAF etc. Powers Right of initiative prepares legislative proposals Manage and implements EU policies and budget Power of execution - issues provisions in accordance with the of Ministers and the EP (delegated acts and Comitology) Keeper of the Treaty and monitoring of compliance with Community legislation Represent the EU in international negotiations 4
5 i) The European Commission: 3 The role of the Commission in the legislative process: Puts forward proposals for new acts - initiative Acts as defender and mediator with respect to the proposal put forward Stays in contact with the EP/Rapporteur Stays in contact with the Presidency on proposed acts and facilitate their adoption Modifies or withdraws its proposal if considered necessary 5
6 ii) The of the EU: 4 Composition Organisation 28 Ministers (depending on topic/9 formations) committees and about 150 WGs about 3,200 officials Powers Rotating presidency except for General Affairs (the High Representative, Federica Mogherini) Coreper II & I (Antici group/mertens Group) General Secretariat Mainly qualified majority voting Highest decisive institution - represents the Member States governments in various Formations Delegates rights of decision to the Commission Co-ordinates economic policies of the MS Conclude international agreements (other States or international organizations) guarantor of consistency in external actions Responsible for intergovernmental agreements within the Community framework (e.g. CFSP, asylum, terrorism, drugs etc.) Approves EU s budget, jointly with the EP 6
7 ii) The of the EU: 25 7 The role of the the Presidency - in the legislative process: prioritizes among proposals put forward by the Commission organizes the work in the in cooperation with the Secretariat leads the negotiation process acts as broker represents the vis-à-vis other EU institutions, other international organisations, third countries and the media Presidencies: 2002/1 Spain 2002/2 Denmark 2003/1 Greece 2003/2 Italy 2004/1 Ireland 2004/2 Netherlands 2005/1 Luxembourg 2005/2 UK 2006/1 Austria 2006/2 Finland 2007/1 Germany 2007/2 Portugal 2008/1 Slovenia 2008/2 France 2009/1 Czech Republic 2009/2 Sweden 2010/1 Spain 2010/2 Belgium 2011/1 Hungary 2011/2 Poland 2012/1 Denmark 2012/2 Cyprus 2013/1 Ireland 2013/2 Lithuania 2014/1 Greece 2014/2 Italy 2015/1 Latvia 2015/2 Luxembourg 7
8 ii) The of the EU: 6 8 The role of the Secretariat - in the legislative process: helps to organize WG meetings (including interpreting and translation) advises the Presidency on organizational, procedural and legal matters acts as WG secretariat provides the minutes The role of the Working Groups - in the legislative process: The Working Group structure was reorganized and come into force on 1 July 2003 now one statistical WG: General Affairs Statistics Negotiates the proposal put forward by the Commission through one or two readings Proposes amendments for the file in play (reservations) Discusses amendments proposed by the EP With few exceptions reach political agreement on statistical proposals put forward by the Commission (unanimity is sought) 8
9 ii) The of the EU: 7 - The role of the COREPER - in the legislative process: Composed by Member State Ambassadors Prepares meetings Co-ordinates work at WG level Endorses political agreement reached at WG level (I-items vs. II-items) Breaks the impasse of contentious matter Structure: Coreper II - Ambassadors of MS - preparatory body - Antici Group Coreper I - Deputy Ambassadors - preparatory body - Mertens Group - The role of the in the legislative process: Final formal decision on acts common position. All opinions and decisions are officially made at the level. In practice, it really discusses only important political issues (A-items vs. B-items). I case of an A-item, official decisions can be made in any formation 9
10 iii) The European Parliament: 8 10 Composition President 751 MEPs from June 2014 about 6,500 officials Organisation 7 Political Groups 20 Standing Committees General Secretariat Powers Constitutes, together with the of Ministers, the legislative authority different procedures Democratic legitimacy and control - questions to the of Ministers and Commission, examining reports, setting up temp. committees of inquiry etc. Assents to the appointment of the Commission s Chairman and the Commission Budgetary control preceding and subsequent ( granting a discharge ) control Providing political input (e.g. at the European meetings) 10
11 iii) The European Parliament: 9 The role of the Parliament Committee - in the legislative process: A Parliamentary Committee is selected by the Secretariat General to deal with the Commission proposal The Committee selects from its midst a Rapporteur who draws up a draft opinion of the Committee The report from the Rapporteur is discussed in the Committee concerned and submitted to a plenary session The role of the Parliament Rapporteur - in the legislative process: The Rapporteur drafts an opinion on behalf of the Committee and proposes desired amendments of the proposal The Rapporteur stays in contact with the Presidency and the Commission - The role of the Parliament Plenary session - in the legislative process: Votes on EP report from the Committee/Rapporteur at a monthly plenary session 11
12 Processes/procedures connecting the actors 1 12 European European Parliament Plenary sessions 20 Committees Adoption at a plenary session (vote) Rapporteurs Adoption by the Committee in charge (vote) ESC, ECB etc. The Rapporteur draws up a report on behalf of the Committee Debate in Committee (proposal of amendments) Discussion in responsible Committee. Nomination of Rapporteur Report Committee of the permanent representatives (COREPER I & II) Working Group General Affairs - Statistics Commission proposal 12
13 Scope for possible EP influence ii Influence/EP decisionmaking phase Influence Consolidation of WG position Time 13
14 Processes/procedures connecting the actors Commission 1st 2 Acceptance of all amendments the act is adopted Proposal European Parliament Report including amendments Common position r e a d i n g acceptance/passivity the act is adopted Acceptance of all amendments the act is adopted European Parliament Amendment by absolute majority Rejection of amendments Rejection by absolute majority 2nd r e a d i n g Agreement The and the EP, by qualified and absolute majority, adopt the act Conciliation Committee /EP No agreement 3rd r e a d i n g 14
15 Processes/procedures connecting the actors 2 Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading phase Yes approves all EP amendments (Unanimity) ACT ADOPTED Commission does not modify proposal No does not approve all EP amendments or proposes new amendments Yes adopts common position (unanimity) Commission Proposal EP proposes Amendments (Simple Majority) EP (First Reading) Commission modifies proposal accepting some EP amendments Commission modifies proposal accepting all EP amendments Yes No approves modified proposa l (qualified majority) does not approve modified proposal or proposes new amendments ACT ADOPTED Commission does not modify proposal No Yes ACT REJECTED adopts common position (qualified majority) Yes approves proposal (qualified majority) ACT ADOPTED Commission modifies proposal in accordance with draft common position No ACT REJECTED EP does not propose Amendments No does not approve proposal or proposes new amendments NO DEADLINE NO DEADLINE 15
16 Processes/procedures connecting the actors 3 Ordinary legislative procedure: second reading phase EP approves common position (simple majority) ACT ADOPTED Yes approves modified proposal (qualified majority) ACT ADOPTED Yes EP takes no decision ACT ADOPTED Commission positive opinion modifies proposal accepting all EP amendments No does not approve modified proposal Conciliation Committee convened (members of + equal numbers of representatives of EP) COUNCIL COMMON POSITION EP (Second Reading) EP rejects common position (absolute majority) ACT REJECTED No does not approve Common position and all EP amendments Commission communication on common position No EP proposes amendments (absolute majority) (Second Reading) Commission Commission negative opinion on some oral amendments Yes approves Common position and all EP amendments (Unanimity) ACT ADOPTED 3 MONTHS (+ 1 MONTH EXTENSION) 3 MONTHS (+ 1 MONTH EXTENSION) 16
17 Processes/procedures connecting the actors 4 Ordinary legislative procedure: conciliation phase Yes (qualified majority) + EP (absolute majority) approve Joint text ACT ADOPTED Yes Conciliation Committee approves Joint Text (qualified majority of members ; absolute majority of EP members) EP Conciliation Committee convened (members of + equal numbers of representatives of EP) No Either or both and EP does/ do not approve Joint text ACT REJECTED No Conciliation Committee doe s not approve Joint text ACT REJECTED Commission input to reconcile 6 WEEKS (+ 2 WEEKS EXTENSION) 6 WEEKS (+ 2 WEEKS EXTENSION) 17
18 Experiences from the use of co-decision (ordinary legislative procedure) (on average) Number of co-decision files Finalized at 1st reading Finalized at 2nd reading Finalized at 3rd reading (conciliation) (60%) 12 (40%) (20%) 35 (54%) 17 (26%) (29%) 27 (41%) 20 (30%) (26%) 37 (51%) 17 (23%) (27%) 49 (56%) 15 (17%) (39%) 48 (46%) 16 (15%) 18
19 The percentages of files adopted in the respective stages of the ordinary legislative procedure Pct. 72% % % 25% 15% 21% 10 8% 5% 0 1st reading Early 2nd reading 2nd reading Conciliation 19
20 The voting system according to the Lisbon Treaty - entering into force 1 November 2014 Qualified majority becomes a principal rule (80 pct.) A qualified majority presuppose: that 55 % of the Member States cast their vote in favour (currently 16 out of 28 EU Member States) + that the population of these countries account for more than 65% of the total EU population (i.e. about 330 mill. citizens out of about 508 mill. inhabitants) Blocking minority: must comprise at least four Member States and a minimum of 35% of the total EU population Simple majority: must comprise more then 50% of the Member States (i.e. min. 15 EU Member States) In the period 1 November March 2017 one Member State may request the voting procedure of the Nice Treaty to be applied 2 20
21 The weighting of votes in the Votes Inhabitants (mill.)
22 The voting system according to the Nice Treaty 4 At the request of one Member State - in the period 1 November March 2017 the voting procedure of the Nice Treaty might be applied: Unanimity out of 352 votes Simple majority out of 352 votes Qualified majority (73.9%) out of 352 votes + 15 MS and more than 62% of EU total population Blocking minority - 93 out of 352 votes Qualified majority threshold: EU-6 EU-9 EU-10 EU-12 EU-15 EU-25 EU-27 EU-28 QMV 12/17 41/58 45/63 54/76 62/87 232/ QMV as % of total votes QMV as % of population ,9 73, >62.0 >62.0 >62,0 22
23 Practicalities and logistics 1 i) Physical conditions (logistics): Justus Lipsius, security, entrance cards Conference room Microphone system Location of the delegations Documents for the meeting 23
24 The conference room 2.a Meeting documents LV Chair Assist. Presidency Counc. Secr./ Legal Service IT LU EL NL LT interpretation SK MT UK EE BG AT RO FI DE PT SI IE CY HR DK PL HU BE ES SE CZ FR (ECB) / Commission / Legal Service interpretation Entrance 24
25 The conference room 2.b 25
26 Practicalities and logistics 1 ii) Language and interpretation: EU s linguistic regime from 11 to 24 official languages due to enlargement Member State linguistic policy? Interpreters are booked via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Interpretation will be provided in UK, FR and DE on request translation into other languages can be provided but expenses must be covered by MS. Location of the interpreter/relay interpretation Shall I speak in English? Speak slowly, take the time needed, repeat (pay regard to the interpreter) If you are speaking your own mother tongue: do not make use of special national terms, give technical terms in English 26
27 Language and interpretation 2 Documents: documents are prepared in all official languages In the Working Group the working documents are practically in English Before a legal act is adopted, a jurist-linguist meeting takes place about 6 weeks before the Coreper meeting it agrees on the text in all official languages. The does not adopt legal acts before they are finalized in all languages. 27
28 Check list for delegates: a) Check list of errors 1 Inadequate preparation unclear overview of the scope and content of the documents Insufficient knowledge about EU procedures and processes Primarily focus at the official decision-making process Staring out too late when the train already has left - and agreement on the agenda/solution has already been reached Unclear overview of the national position Unclear overview of the position of Bottom Line The interests of other stakeholders are unknown (MS s, Presidency, Commission etc.) The plans and intentions of the Chairman/Commission are unknown No assessment of the timing of the planned intervention The mandate is disclosed: no Bargaining Fat The intervention is too short/long and unclear Adopt a entirely critical approach - become part of or the problem Leaving out of consideration a wider European view in your argumentation e.g. an entirely national approach The minutes are not checked No overview of the further procedure 28
29 Check list for delegates: b) The 10 Commandments of the delegates 2 Begin your preparations in good time for the meeting Study the rules of the game (legal basis, rules of procedure of the ) and check the documents before the meeting Make sure to network before and during the meeting Make sure that you understand the instructions and that your message is brief, clear and exact Consider when to take the floor and aim at becoming part of the solution rather than part of the problem Pay attention to the introduction and conclusion by the Chairman Concentrate on summing up the positions of the other Member States Observe any change in position of the Commission, Chairman or other Member States Make sure that the national position is properly understood and is reflected in the minutes from the meeting Pay attention to the further procedures 29
III Decision-making in the ESS - the decision-making phase
III Decision-making in the ESS - the decision-making phase The European Statistical System - active participation in ESS meetings Madrid on 12 to 15 April 2016 Kim Voldby THE CONTRACTOR IS ACTING UNDER
More informationAlternative views of the role of wages: contours of a European Minimum Wage
Alternative views of the role of wages: contours of a European Minimum Wage Europe at a crossroads which way to quality jobs and prosperity? ETUI-ETUC Conference Brussels, 24-26 September 2014 Dr. Torsten
More informationThe Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court. Dr. Leonard Werner-Jones
The Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court Dr. Leonard Werner-Jones Background The Past: No centralization at all Prosecution country-by-country Litigation country-by-country Patents actions 2 Background
More informationFlash Eurobarometer 430. Summary. European Union Citizenship
European Union Citizenship Survey requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers and co-ordinated by the Directorate-General for Communication This document does not
More informationSeptember 2012 Euro area unemployment rate at 11.6% EU27 at 10.6%
STAT/12/155 31 October 2012 September 2012 Euro area unemployment rate at 11.6% at.6% The euro area 1 (EA17) seasonally-adjusted 2 unemployment rate 3 was 11.6% in September 2012, up from 11.5% in August
More informationFlash Eurobarometer 431. Summary. Electoral Rights
Survey requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers and co-ordinated by the Directorate-General for Communication This document does not represent the point of view
More informationFlash Eurobarometer 431. Report. Electoral Rights
Electoral Rights Survey requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers and co-ordinated by the Directorate-General for Communication This document does not represent
More informationA. The image of the European Union B. The image of the European Parliament... 10
Directorate General for Communication Direction C Relations with citizens PUBLIC OPINION MONITORING UNIT EUROPEAN ELECTIONS 2009 25/05/2009 Pre electoral survey First wave First results: European average
More informationEuropean Parliament Flash Eurobarometer FIRST RESULTS Focus on EE19 Lead Candidate Process and EP Media Recall
European Parliament Flash Eurobarometer FIRST RESULTS Focus on EE19 Lead Candidate Process and EP Media Recall STUDY - Public Opinion Monitoring Series Eurobarometer survey commissioned by the European
More informationTable on the ratification process of amendment of art. 136 TFEU, ESM Treaty and Fiscal Compact 1 Foreword
Table on the ratification process of amendment of art. 136 TFEU, and 1 Foreword This table summarizes the general state of play of the ratification process of the amendment of art. 136 TFEU, the and the
More informationEuro area unemployment rate at 9.9% EU27 at 9.4%
STAT/11/76 April 2011 Euro area unemployment rate at 9.9% EU27 at 9.4% The euro area 1 (EA17) seasonally-adjusted 2 unemployment rate 3 was 9.9% in April 2011, unchanged compared with March 4. It was.2%
More informationSpecial Eurobarometer 467. Report. Future of Europe. Social issues
Future of Europe Social issues Fieldwork Publication November 2017 Survey requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication and co-ordinated by the Directorate- General for Communication
More informationWhat does the Tourism Demand Surveys tell about long distance travel? Linda Christensen Otto Anker Nielsen
What does the Tourism Demand Surveys tell about long distance travel? Linda Christensen Otto Anker Nielsen Overview of the presentation 1. The Tourism Demand Survey 2. Data 3. Share of respondents travelling
More informationReport on women and men in leadership positions and Gender equality strategy mid-term review
EUROPEAN COMMISSION MEMO Brussels, 14 October 2013 Report on women and men in leadership positions and Gender equality strategy mid-term review 1. New Report on Women in Decision-Making: What is the report
More informationPUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF SCIENCE, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Special Eurobarometer 419 PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF SCIENCE, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION SUMMARY Fieldwork: June 2014 Publication: October 2014 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General
More informationI m in the Dublin procedure what does this mean?
EN I m in the Dublin procedure what does this mean? B Information for applicants for international protection found in a Dublin procedure, pursuant to article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 1 You have
More informationLooking Through the Crystal Ball: For Growth and Productivity, Can Central Europe be of Service?
Looking Through the Crystal Ball: For Growth and Productivity, Can Central Europe be of Service? ARUP BANERJI REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATES THE WORLD BANK 6 th Annual NBP Conference
More informationConvergence: a narrative for Europe. 12 June 2018
Convergence: a narrative for Europe 12 June 218 1.Our economies 2 Luxembourg Ireland Denmark Sweden Netherlands Austria Finland Germany Belgium United Kingdom France Italy Spain Malta Cyprus Slovenia Portugal
More informationSpecial Eurobarometer 461. Report. Designing Europe s future:
Designing Europe s future: Trust in institutions Globalisation Support for the euro, opinions about free trade and solidarity Fieldwork Survey requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General
More informationEUROPEAN YOUTH: PARTICIPATION IN DEMOCRATIC LIFE
Flash Eurobarometer 375 EUROPEAN YOUTH: PARTICIPATION IN DEMOCRATIC LIFE SUMMARY Fieldwork: April 2013 Publication: May 2013 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General
More informationEU Coalition Explorer
Coalition Explorer Results of the 28 Survey on coalition building in the European Union an initiative of Results for ECFR May 2017 Design Findings Chapters Preferences Influence Partners Findings Coalition
More informationFlash Eurobarometer 430. Report. European Union Citizenship
European Union Citizenship Survey requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers and co-ordinated by the Directorate-General for Communication This document does not
More informationEU, December Without Prejudice
Disclaimer: The negotiations between the EU and Japan on the Economic Partnership Agreement (the EPA) have been finalised. In view of the Commission's transparency policy, we are hereby publishing the
More informationEU Coalition Explorer
Coalition Explorer Results of the 28 Survey on coalition building in the European Union an initiative of Results for ECFR May 2017 Design Findings Chapters Preferences Influence Partners Findings Coalition
More informationDirectorate General for Communication Direction C - Relations avec les citoyens PUBLIC OPINION MONITORING UNIT 27 March 2009
Directorate General for Communication Direction C - Relations avec les citoyens PUBLIC OPINION MONITORING UNIT 27 March 2009 EUROPEANS AND THE ECONOMIC CRISIS Standard Eurobarometer (EB 71) Population:
More informationSpecial Eurobarometer 464b. Report
Europeans attitudes towards security Survey requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and co-ordinated by the Directorate-General for Communication This document
More informationI have asked for asylum in the EU which country will handle my claim?
EN I have asked for asylum in the EU which country will handle my claim? A Information about the Dublin Regulation for applicants for international protection pursuant to article 4 of Regulation (EU) No
More informationSpecial Eurobarometer 455
EU Citizens views on development, cooperation and November December 2016 Survey conducted by TNS opinion & social at the request of the European Commission, Directorate-General for International Cooperation
More information"Science, Research and Innovation Performance of the EU 2018"
"Science, Research and Innovation Performance of the EU 2018" Innovation, Productivity, Jobs and Inequality ERAC Workshop Brussels, 4 October 2017 DG RTD, Unit A4 Key messages More robust economic growth
More informationFirearms in the European Union
Flash Eurobarometer 383 Firearms in the European Union SUMMARY Fieldwork: September 2013 Publication: October 2013 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Home
More informationMalta-Valletta: Provision of interim services for EASO 2017/S Contract award notice. Results of the procurement procedure.
1 / 10 This notice in TED website: http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=ted:notice:241884-2017:text:en:html Malta-Valletta: Provision of interim services for EASO 2017/S 120-241884 Contract award notice Results
More informationSpecial Eurobarometer 474. Summary. Europeans perceptions of the Schengen Area
Summary Europeans perceptions of the Schengen Area Survey requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and co-ordinated by the Directorate-General for Communication
More informationTerritorial Evidence for a European Urban Agenda
ESPON Workshop: Territorial Evidence for a European Urban Agenda The territorial and urban issues in the 6th Cohesion Report Alexandros Karvounis Economic Analysis Unit, DG REGIO 25 November 2014, Brussels
More informationContext Indicator 17: Population density
3.2. Socio-economic situation of rural areas 3.2.1. Predominantly rural regions are more densely populated in the EU-N12 than in the EU-15 Context Indicator 17: Population density In 2011, predominantly
More informationSpecial Eurobarometer 471. Summary
Fairness, inequality and intergenerational mobility Survey requested by the European Commission, Joint Research Centre and co-ordinated by the Directorate-General for Communication This document does not
More informationWOMEN IN DECISION-MAKING POSITIONS
Special Eurobarometer 376 WOMEN IN DECISION-MAKING POSITIONS SUMMARY Fieldwork: September 2011 Publication: March 2012 This survey has been requested by Directorate-General Justice and co-ordinated by
More informationMalta-Valletta: Provision of interim services for EASO 2017/S Contract award notice. Results of the procurement procedure.
1 / 8 This notice in TED website: http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=ted:notice:339167-2017:text:en:html Malta-Valletta: Provision of interim services for EASO 2017/S 165-339167 Contract award notice Results
More informationEUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP
Standard Eurobarometer 78 Autumn 2012 EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP REPORT Fieldwork: November 2012 This survey has been requested and co-ordinated by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication.
More informationEUROPEANS ATTITUDES TOWARDS SECURITY
Special Eurobarometer 432 EUROPEANS ATTITUDES TOWARDS SECURITY REPORT Fieldwork: March 2015 Publication: April 2015 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration
More informationSpecial Eurobarometer 428 GENDER EQUALITY SUMMARY
Special Eurobarometer 428 GENDER EQUALITY SUMMARY Fieldwork: November-December 2014 Publication: March 2015 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Justice and
More informationEU Coalition Explorer
Coalition Explorer Results of the 28 Survey on coalition building in the European Union an initiative of Results for ECFR May 2017 Design Findings Chapters Preferences Influence Partners Findings Coalition
More informationFlash Eurobarometer 364 ELECTORAL RIGHTS REPORT
Flash Eurobarometer ELECTORAL RIGHTS REPORT Fieldwork: November 2012 Publication: March 2013 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General Justice and co-ordinated by Directorate-General
More informationStandard Eurobarometer 89 Spring Report. Europeans and the future of Europe
Fieldwork March 2018 Survey requested and co-ordinated by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication This document does not represent the point of view of the European Commission. The
More informationThe Rights of the Child. Analytical report
Flash Eurobarometer 273 The Gallup Organisation Analytical Report Flash EB N o 251 Public attitudes and perceptions in the euro area Flash Eurobarometer European Commission The Rights of the Child Analytical
More informationPATIENTS RIGHTS IN CROSS-BORDER HEALTHCARE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Special Eurobarometer 425 PATIENTS RIGHTS IN CROSS-BORDER HEALTHCARE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION SUMMARY Fieldwork: October 2014 Publication: May 2015 This survey has been requested by the European Commission,
More informationEUROPEAN UNION CITIZENSHIP
Flash Eurobarometer EUROPEAN UNION CITIZENSHIP REPORT Fieldwork: November 2012 Publication: February 2013 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General Justice and co-ordinated
More informationEUROBAROMETER The European Union today and tomorrow. Fieldwork: October - November 2008 Publication: June 2010
EUROBAROMETER 66 Standard Eurobarometer Report European Commission EUROBAROMETER 70 3. The European Union today and tomorrow Fieldwork: October - November 2008 Publication: June 2010 Standard Eurobarometer
More informationData Protection in the European Union. Data controllers perceptions. Analytical Report
Gallup Flash Eurobarometer N o 189a EU communication and the citizens Flash Eurobarometer European Commission Data Protection in the European Union Data controllers perceptions Analytical Report Fieldwork:
More informationWomen in the EU. Fieldwork : February-March 2011 Publication: June Special Eurobarometer / Wave 75.1 TNS Opinion & Social EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Women in the EU Eurobaromètre Spécial / Vague 74.3 TNS Opinion & Social Fieldwork : February-March 2011 Publication: June 2011 Special Eurobarometer / Wave 75.1 TNS Opinion & Social
More informationSpecial Eurobarometer 440. Report. Europeans, Agriculture and the CAP
Survey requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development and co-ordinated by the Directorate-General for Communication This document does not represent the
More informationCouncil of the European Union Brussels, 24 April 2018 (OR. en)
Council of the European Union Brussels, 24 April 2018 (OR. en) 8279/18 SIRIS 41 COMIX 206 NOTE From: eu-lisa To: Delegations No. prev. doc.: 8400/17 Subject: SIS II - 2017 Statistics Pursuant to Article
More informationERGP REPORT ON CORE INDICATORS FOR MONITORING THE EUROPEAN POSTAL MARKET
ERGP (15) 27 Report on core indicators for monitoring the European postal market ERGP REPORT ON CORE INDICATORS FOR MONITORING THE EUROPEAN POSTAL MARKET 3 December 2015 CONTENTS 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...
More informationSpecial Eurobarometer 470. Summary. Corruption
Corruption Survey requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and co-ordinated by the Directorate-General for Communication This document does not represent
More informationEU DEVELOPMENT AID AND THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Special Eurobarometer 405 EU DEVELOPMENT AID AND THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS REPORT Fieldwork: May - June 2013 Publication: November 2013 This survey has been requested by the European Commission,
More informationSpecial Eurobarometer 469. Report
Integration of immigrants in the European Union Survey requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and co-ordinated by the Directorate-General for Communication
More informationStandard Eurobarometer 89 Spring Report. European citizenship
European citizenship Fieldwork March 2018 Survey requested and co-ordinated by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication This document does not represent the point of view of the European
More informationCOMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT
EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 28.9.2017 SWD(2017) 320 final COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Replies to questionnaire on quantitative information on the practical operation of the European arrest warrant
More informationThe European Emergency Number 112. Analytical report
Flash Eurobarometer 314 The Gallup Organization Gallup 2 Flash Eurobarometer N o 189a EU communication and the citizens Flash Eurobarometer European Commission The European Emergency Number 112 Analytical
More informationThe European emergency number 112
Flash Eurobarometer The European emergency number 112 REPORT Fieldwork: December 2011 Publication: February 2012 Flash Eurobarometer TNS political & social This survey has been requested by the Directorate-General
More informationThe role of business services in the New Economic and Industrial Policy of Europe
Informatika 1081 Budapest, Csokonai u 3. Telefon: 210-1550 Fax: 303-1000 http://www.kopint-datorg.hu Üzleti Információ Kutatás The role of business services in the New Economic and Industrial Policy of
More informationEU Coalition Explorer
Coalition Explorer Results of the 28 Survey on coalition building in the European Union an initiative of Results for ECFR May 2017 Design Findings Chapters Preferences Influence Partners Findings Coalition
More informationIntergenerational solidarity and gender unbalances in aging societies. Chiara Saraceno
Intergenerational solidarity and gender unbalances in aging societies Chiara Saraceno Dependency rates of children to young adults and of elderly to middle aged adults: divergent paths. Europe 1950-210
More informationATTITUDES OF EUROPEAN CITIZENS TOWARDS THE ENVIRONMENT
Special Eurobarometer 416 ATTITUDES OF EUROPEAN CITIZENS TOWARDS THE ENVIRONMENT SUMMARY Fieldwork: April - May 2014 Publication: September 2014 This survey has been requested by the European Commission,
More informationSIS II 2014 Statistics. October 2015 (revision of the version published in March 2015)
SIS II 2014 Statistics October 2015 (revision of the version published in March 2015) European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice
More informationPUBLIC OPINION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Standard Eurobarometer 81 Spring 2014 PUBLIC OPINION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION FIRST RESULTS Fieldwork: June 2014 Publication: July 2014 This survey has been requested and co-ordinated by the European Commission,
More information14328/16 MP/SC/mvk 1 DG D 2B
Council of the European Union Brussels, 17 November 2016 (OR. en) 14328/16 COPEN 333 EUROJUST 144 EJN 70 NOTE From: To: General Secretariat of the Council Delegations No. prev. doc.: 6069/2/15 REV 2 Subject:
More informationLabour market integration of low skilled migrants in Europe: Economic impact. Gudrun Biffl
Labour market integration of low skilled migrants in Europe: Economic impact Gudrun Biffl Contribution to the Conference on Managing Migration and Integration: Europe & the US University of California-Berkeley,
More informationUPDATE. MiFID II PREPARED
UPDATE MiFID II PREPARED 1 QUESTIONS, RULES & EXAMPLES What is my primary nationality? Lots of people have more than one nationality. For example, a participant might be born in Ireland, but moved to France
More informationRegional Focus. Metropolitan regions in the EU By Lewis Dijkstra. n 01/ Introduction. 2. Is population shifting to metros?
n 1/29 Regional Focus A series of short papers on regional research and indicators produced by the Directorate-General for Regional Policy Metropolitan regions in the EU By Lewis Dijkstra 1. Introduction
More informationNotes on the Application Form for a Declaration of Invalidity of a European Union Trade Mark
Notes on the Application Form for a Declaration of Invalidity of a European Union 1 General Remarks 1.1 Use of the form The form may be obtained free of charge from the EUIPO and downloaded from its website
More informationRECENT POPULATION CHANGE IN EUROPE
RECENT POPULATION CHANGE IN EUROPE Silvia Megyesiová Vanda Lieskovská Abstract Population ageing is going to be a key demographic challenge in many Member States of the European Union. The ageing process
More informationThis refers to the discretionary clause where a Member State decides to examine an application even if such examination is not its responsibility.
2.6. Dublin Information collected by Eurostat is the only comprehensive publicly available statistical data source that can be used to analyse and learn about the functioning of Dublin system in Europe.
More informationThe Rights of the Child. Analytical report
The Gallup Organization Flash EB N o 187 2006 Innobarometer on Clusters Flash Eurobarometer European Commission The Rights of the Child Analytical report Fieldwork: February 2008 Report: April 2008 Flash
More informationEUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Direcrate L. Economic analysis, perspectives and evaluations L.2. Economic analysis of EU agriculture Brussels, 5 NOV. 21 D(21)
More informationStandard Eurobarometer 88 Autumn Report. Media use in the European Union
Media use in the European Union Fieldwork November 2017 Survey requested and co-ordinated by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication This document does not represent the point of
More informationFlash Eurobarometer 354. Entrepreneurship COUNTRY REPORT GREECE
Flash Eurobarometer 354 Entrepreneurship COUNTRY REPORT GREECE Fieldwork: June 2012 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General Enterprise and Industry and co-ordinated
More informationCould revising the posted workers directive improve social conditions?
Could revising the posted workers directive improve social conditions? Zsolt Darvas Bruegel Conference of think tanks on the revision of the posted workers directive, European Parliament 31 January 2017,
More informationFlash Eurobarometer 408 EUROPEAN YOUTH SUMMARY
Flash Eurobarometer 408 EUROPEAN YOUTH SUMMARY Fieldwork: December 2014 Publication: April 2015 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Education and Culture
More informationINTERNAL SECURITY. Publication: November 2011
Special Eurobarometer 371 European Commission INTERNAL SECURITY REPORT Special Eurobarometer 371 / Wave TNS opinion & social Fieldwork: June 2011 Publication: November 2011 This survey has been requested
More informationENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE EU AND BEYOND
Flash Eurobarometer 354 ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE EU AND BEYOND COUNTRY REPORT GERMANY Fieldwork: June 2012 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General Enterprise and Industry
More informationEarly job insecurity in Europe The impact of the economic crisis
Lunch Discussion, Solidar, Brussels, November 16, 2016 Early job insecurity in Europe The impact of the economic crisis This project has received funding from the European Union s Horizon 2020 research
More informationCITIZENS AWARENESS AND PERCEPTIONS OF EU REGIONAL POLICY
Flash Eurobarometer CITIZENS AWARENESS AND PERCEPTIONS OF EU REGIONAL POLICY REPORT Fieldwork: June 2015 Publication: September 2015 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General
More informationHB010: Year of the survey
F4: Quality of life HB010: Year of the survey Year (four digits) Flags 2018 Operation 158 F4: Quality of life HB020: Country Reference period Constant Mode of collection Frame BE Belgique/Belgïe BG Bulgaria
More informationCOMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT
EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 28.9.2017 SWD(2017) 319 final COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Replies to questionnaire on quantitative information on the practical operation of the European arrest warrant
More informationEUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP
Standard Eurobarometer 81 Spring 2014 EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP REPORT Fieldwork: June 2014 This survey has been requested and co-ordinated by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication.
More informationProposal for a COUNCIL DECISION
EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 27.6.2013 COM(2013) 467 final 2013/0219 (NLE) Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, in the EU-EFTA Joint Committee
More informationMonitoring poverty in Europe: an assessment of progress since the early-1990s
1 Monitoring poverty in Europe: an assessment of progress since the early-199s Stephen P. Jenkins (London School of Economics) Email: s.jenkins@lse.ac.uk 5 Jahre IAB Jubiläum, Berlin, 5 6 April 17 2 Assessing
More informationECI campaign run by a loosely-coordinated network of active volunteers
3. Stop Vivisection Adriano Varrica Editor s summary: This ECI was created by a loose coalition of individual animal rights activists and national animal protection groups to develop European legislation
More informationThe Integration of Beneficiaries of International/Humanitarian Protection into the Labour Market: Policies and Good Practices
The Integration of Beneficiaries of International/Humanitarian Protection into the Labour Market: Policies and Good Practices 1. INTRODUCTION This EMN Inform summarises the findings from the EMN Study
More informationWelcome Week. Introduction to the Italian National Health System
Welcome Week Introduction to the Italian National Health System Art. 32 of the Italian Constitution The Republic holds health as both a fundamental right of individuals and a common interest and therefore
More informationData Protection in the European Union. Citizens perceptions. Analytical Report
Gallup Flash Eurobarometer N o 189a EU communication and the citizens Flash Eurobarometer European Commission Data Protection in the European Union Citizens perceptions Analytical Report Fieldwork: January
More informationENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE EU AND BEYOND
Flash Eurobarometer 354 ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE EU AND BEYOND COUNTRY REPORT JAPAN Fieldwork: July 2012 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General Enterprise and Industry
More information13515/16 SC/mvk 1 DG D 2B
Council of the European Union Brussels, 4 November 2016 (OR. en) 13515/16 COPEN 302 EUROJUST 132 EJN 61 NOTE From: To: General Secretariat of the Council Delegations No. prev. doc.: 5859/3/15 REV 3 Subject:
More informationStandard Eurobarometer 89 Spring Public opinion in the European Union
Public opinion in the European Union Fieldwork March 2018 Survey requested and co-ordinated by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication This document does not represent the point
More informationKey facts and figures about the AR Community and its members
Key facts and figures about the AR Community and its members May 2009 Key facts and figures about the AR Community and its members 1 Contents ENISA 3 THE AWARENESS RAISING COMMUNITY A SUCCESS STORY 4 THE
More informationMEDIA USE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Standard Eurobarometer 76 Autumn 2011 MEDIA USE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION REPORT Fieldwork: November 2011 Publication: March 2012 This survey has been requested and co-ordinated by Directorate-General for
More informationEUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP
Standard Eurobarometer 77 Spring 2012 EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP REPORT Fieldwork: May 2012 This survey has been requested and co-ordinated by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication.
More informationCULTURAL ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
Special Eurobarometer 399 CULTURAL ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION SUMMARY Fieldwork: April May 2013 Publication: November 2013 This survey has been requested by the European Commission, Directorate-General for
More informationThe European Emergency Number 112
Gallup 2 Flash Eurobarometer N o 189a EU communication and the citizens Flash Eurobarometer European Commission The European Emergency Number 112 Summary Fieldwork: January 2008 Publication: February 2008
More informationOfficial Journal of the European Union L 256/5
24.9.2008 Official Journal of the European Union L 256/5 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 933/2008 of 23 September 2008 amending the Annex to Council Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 as regards the means of identification
More information