Eurofound provides systematic and comparable data on national industrial relations systems and developments in working life. This is done through monitoring and reporting tools integrated in the European Observatory of Working Life (EurWORK).

Eurofound has launched a stakeholder survey in an effort to improve the way in which it reports on collective bargaining, and to transition from an initial focus on wage-bargaining outcomes to cover collective bargaining in a more holistic way, 

The survey is aimed at governments, social partner organisations (employer representatives and trade unions) in all EU Member States, as well as the European Commission. The survey is designed to ascertain which kinds of data and information about collective bargaining are most useful and worthwhile for stakeholders. The survey will remain open until 30 September 2017.

To complete the survey, please visit https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/StakeholderSurvey

Since its inception in 1976, Eurofound has developed as a centre of expertise for monitoring and analysing trends in industrial relations, including social dialogue and collective bargaining. It aims to support the policymaking activities of EU institutions, governments, employers, trade unions and civil society organisations with comparative research data, findings and analysis.

This paper is primarily of interest to competent authorities and firms that are subject to Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (MiFID II). In particular, this paper is addressed to investment firms and credit institutions providing investment advice or discretionary portfolio management services. This paper is also important for consumer groups, investors and trade associations, because the guidelines seek to implement enhanced provisions to ensure investor protection, with potential impacts for anyone engaged in the dealing with or processing of financial instruments.

ESMA will consider all comments received by 13 October 2017.

This paper is primarily of interest to competent authorities and firms that are subject to Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (MiFID II). In particular, this paper is addressed to investment firms and credit institutions providing investment advice or discretionary portfolio management services. This paper is also important for consumer groups, investors and trade associations, because the guidelines seek to implement enhanced provisions to ensure investor protection, with potential impacts for anyone engaged in the dealing with or processing of financial instruments.

ESMA will consider all comments received by 13 October 2017.

Are you interested in the re-evaluation of food additives? Then there are two good reasons to come to Parma this autumn.

On 24 November, EFSA will host a one-day workshop on the status of the EU re-evaluation programme of food additives. The day before, observers will have the opportunity to attend the open plenary of the Authority’s Scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS).

Representatives from EU bodies, international organisations, national authorities, NGOs, industry, research and academia are welcome to join either or both events. They are also invited to help us shape the workshop programme by sending suggestions to: FIP [at] efsa.europa.eu.

Further information on the two events and on how to register will be published on the EFSA website in due time. So watch this space and save the date: 23-24 November.

In June 2017 compared with May 2017, seasonally adjusted industrial production fell by 0.6% in the euro area (EA19) and by 0.5% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In May 2017, industrial production rose by 1.2% in both zones.

Full text available on EUROSTAT website