Economic Affairs

EU commission condemned on its social policy record

Jose Manuel Barroso's commission has been accused of almost "abdicating" its social policy responsibilities over the last five years

A new report reveals that only nine member states have so far implemented the services directive

A leading NGO has demanded the EU takes "firm" action to tackle poverty for people with disabilities

From our magazines

Les avantages de la mondialisation

La mondialisation profite aux français, dit Mark Spelman

Thursday 3rd July 2008
Poll positionPoll position

In September, Dods EU Polling took the pulse of the EU on various topical issues. The results have inspired comment from MEPs and commissioners alike

Monday 8th December 2008
When fate is sealedWhen fate is sealed

MEPs debating the trade in seal products should investigate if animal welfare can ever be guaranteed in large commercial seal hunts, write Barbara Slee and Abigail Caudron

Monday 8th December 2008
Small business, big ideasSmall business, big ideas

Françoise Le Bail tells the Parliament Magazine that entrepreneurship will be under the spotlight during the first European SME Week in May 2009

Monday 24th November 2008
It’s good to talkIt’s good to talk

The European year of intercultural dialogue was a strong sign of the EU’s commitment towards incorporating intercultural issues in decision-making, writes Hans-Gert Pöttering

Monday 24th November 2008