Spotlight on globalisation
Globalisation has had an important effect on world economies and on people's lives, including in the European Union. Ensuring that it works for everyone is a challenge that needs to be addressed. In this context, the European Commission has just published its Reflection paper on harnessing globalisation – the second of five reflection papers announced in the White paper on the future of Europe. Its aim is to launch a debate on how the EU and its Member States can shape globalisation in a way that anticipates the future and improves the lives of Europeans.
To provide more background information for this important discussion, the Publications Office presents a selection of recent titles on various aspects of globalisation.
Some other highlights in this month's newsletter include Civil law - an e-book from the Council of the EU focusing on European judicial cooperation, and the new edition of the ever popular Europe in 12 lessons booklet - a short and easy to read introduction to the EU. |
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Winners and losers in the EU and the USA: in depth analysis
Understanding who the winners and losers of globalisation are, is no longer purely a matter for economists, it has become a political campaign theme. In an attempt to assess what is at stake economically, socially and politically, this publication analyses current developments in order to determine the impact of globalisation on the economy and society in the USA and the EU.
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Globalisation slowdown? Recent evidence of offshoring and reshoring in Europe
The 2016 annual report from the European Restructuring Monitor provides evidence of the employment impact of recent restructuring activity in Europe. The thematic part of this year’s report centres on trends in both the offshoring and reshoring activity of companies in Europe, with a focus on the manufacturing sector.
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European implementation assessment
This publication aims to provide a detailed overview of a range of official evaluations concerning the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund between 2007 and 2014. The assessment aims to consolidate the main findings of previous reports into a presentation of the overall achievements and difficulties during the period under review. It also sets out to identify areas for improvement in the implementation and monitoring of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund.
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European judicial cooperation
This updated e-book features both legal instruments and comments by high-profile academics, judges and officials from several EU Member States. In addition to some basic legal acts such as Brussels I and the Lugano Convention, the areas and topics covered include commercial law, contract law, family law and taking of evidence. This updated edition also includes a completely new chapter on the account preservation order procedure, and a thoroughly revised chapter on insolvency proceedings. The e-book is a useful tool for legal practitioners, national authorities, law students and citizens with an interest in European civil law.
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The citizen´s voice in the EU: a short guide to the European Parliament
The European Parliament is a unique example of multinational and multilingual democracy at work. The elected MEPs engage in public debates and play a crucial role in shaping the policy of the EU. This short brochure provides a brief introduction to this institution and explains its position in relation to other EU institutions, as well as its powers and roles in the EU decision-making process.
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A short introduction
What purpose does the EU serve? Why and how was it set up? How does it work? What has it already achieved for its citizens, and what new challenges does it face today? These are just some of the questions explored in this new 2017 edition of the popular booklet explaining the European Union in 12 easy to understand chapters.
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