Economic and social development in the Baltic States: Lithuania

This study was carried out by Prof. Dr Boguslavas Gruževskis and Dr habil. Inga Blažienė (Institute of Labour and Social Research, Vilnius)

  • Study on the economic and social situation in Lithuania

Economic and social development in the Baltic States: Latvia

This study was carried out by Jānis Kajaks, Economics expert with the Latvian Confederation of Free Trade Unions.

European Semester 2012 - Implication of organised civil society

Following the request from the European Commission and the Cypriot Presidency, the EESC launched a consultation of national ESCs / similar organisations regarding the involvement of social partners and civil society in the Europe 2020 Strategy and the 2012 European semester process. Contributions received are gathered in a publication that will soon be finalised.
  • European Semester 2012, Contributions from national ESCs and similar organisations
  • Semestre europeen 2012, contributions CES et institutions similaires

Agence Europe

  • Bilan des mesures d'austérité

Presentation by José Castro Caldas, Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal

  • José Castro Caldas, Centre d’études sociales de l’université de Coimbra, Portugal.

Presentation by Elisa Borghi, Università Carlo Cattaneo (LIUC) and Research Centre KITeS (Università Bocconi), Italy

  • Présentation par Elisa Borghi, de l'Université Carlo Cattaneo (LIUC) et du Centre de recherches KITeS (Université Bocconi)

Presentation by Peter Rigney, Industrial Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions

  • Présentation de Peter Rigney, Congrès irlandais des syndicats

The impact of anti-crisis measures and the social and employment situation in Portugal

This report was drawn up at the request of the EESC's Workers' Group by José Castro Caldas, Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal.
  • The impact of anti-crisis measures and the social and employment situation in Portugal

The impact of anti-crisis measures and the social and employment situation in Ireland

This report was drawn up at the request of the EESC's Workers' Group by Peter Rigney, Industrial Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions since 1980.
  • The impact of anti-crisis measures and the social and employment situation in Ireland

The impact of anti-crisis measures and the social and employment situation in Italy

This report was drawn up at the request of the EESC's Workers' Group by Elisa Borghi, Università Carlo Cattaneo (LIUC) and Research Centre KITeS (Università Bocconi).
  • The impact of anti-crisis measures and the social and employment situation in Italy