Social dialogue is under great strain throughout the EU because of the economic crisis, with Eastern Europe particularly hard hit, says a report presented by the European Commission yesterday (11 April).
European Commission - Press Release - European Commission MEMO Brussels, 11 April 2013 (see IP/13/321) What is "social dialogue"? In general, "social dialogue" refers to discussions, consultations, negotiations and joint actions involving organisations representing the two sides of industry (employers and workers). It can take place at all levels (company, sectoral, regional, national, European) and either
The on-going economic crisis poses a serious challenge to the dialogue between workers' and employers' representatives and governments according to a report published by the European Commission.
The Congressional Research Service withdrew a report that found no correlation between top tax rates and economic growth after senators raised concerns.
Neben den nationalen Hochschul-Rankings gibt es seit Jahren immer mehr internationale. Die European University Assoziation (EUA), eine Art europäischer Hochschulrektorenkonferenz, hat nun viele solcher Rankings näher beleuchtet. Bei den meisten Rankings würden demnach die negative Effekte den Nutzen überwiegen. Ist die EUA also ein Ranking-Gegner? Torsten Bultmann hat sich den Report genauer angesehen.