The document discusses the evolution of statistics from pre-democratic to modern democratic societies and the European Statistical System. It notes that statistics have shifted from serving single authorities to serving multiple users through open platforms. It also outlines the need for statistical offices to standardize processes, reuse existing data, and develop collaborative networks to improve efficiency while maintaining quality. Finally, it discusses challenges around integrating production processes, assessing quality, and communicating with users in this new environment.

1. Developments in European Statistics Challenges in Official Statistics Walter Radermacher, Chief Statistician of the European Union, Director General Eurostat

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6. Information needs Statistics Public Opinion Science Politics Institutional setup How are they defined?

11. The art of finding an adequate working system Actuality Comparability Response burden Accuracy Efficiency Relevance

16. Organisational structure of the ESS ESSC

19. Reengineering of statistical production 1:1 Stovepipes Multiple Source Mix Mode Survey Table Survey Table Survey Table Survey Table Survey Survey Register Register Survey Data Ware- houses Macrodata Access Microdata Mesodata

20. The new architecture: a vision GIS Business register Meta-data Entry Processing Analysis Primary surveys Administrative data repository ERP System Sample Selection External registers External registers Communication Processes Infrastructure Input Output

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