The document discusses future challenges and strategies for the Schengen area. It notes the economic crisis in the EU has increased unemployment, including among immigrants. It aims to maintain social rights and free movement while addressing issues like integrating immigration policies. Restrictive policies in some states are problematic. The challenges include advancing the EU's legal immigration framework, addressing immigration as a long-term reality, and balancing short and long-term labor market needs against restrictive policies. Public opinion in the EU generally does not see immigration as a top problem either. Net migration is a main driver of EU population growth, with the largest immigrant populations in Germany, Spain, Italy, the UK, and France.
Agenda europea para la integración de nacionalidades de terceros países (2011)IntegraLocal
La Comisión Europea ha adoptado la `Agenda Europea para la Integración de Nacionales de Terceros Países´, destinada a gestionar de manera eficiente la inmigración en Europa. Las situacioens se repiten en los diversos ámbitos locales de la Unión, por ello Bruselas tiene el poder de unificar los esfuerzos y dar apoyo económico a las iniciativas existentes.
GREEK ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWOKS FOR THE VOLNERABLE INKWELLSDespina Ferentinou
This document discusses the development of social policy and legislation in the UK and European Union. It provides an overview of key acts and regulations related to welfare in the UK and EU frameworks. It also outlines the historical phases of social policy in the EU from an initial neo-liberal period to later periods of increased social action, stagnation, and renewed optimism as the internal market developed. Key institutions like the European Court of Justice and documents like the Charter of Fundamental Social Rights of Workers are also mentioned.
The document discusses the upcoming European Consensus Conference on Homelessness taking place on December 9-10, 2010 in Brussels. The conference aims to establish common understandings on key issues related to homelessness across Europe to facilitate more effective policy development. It will bring together experts, an independent jury, and representatives of stakeholders including homeless people. The outcomes will provide a framework to guide policies and measure progress among EU member states in addressing homelessness.
Global value chains have changed international trade by connecting manufacturing processes across many countries. Over 450 million people participate in global value chains, through which up to 80% of global economic activity occurs. There are existing international standards and guidelines to protect workers' rights in global value chains, such as UN declarations and ILO conventions. However, implementation of these non-binding standards remains a challenge. Some countries have begun establishing national laws and plans, such as Germany's National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights, to provide binding frameworks for corporate respect of human rights in global operations and supply chains. However, a monitoring found that less than half of large German companies had fully implemented human rights due diligence, indicating more progress is still needed. There
This document presents a European Agenda on Migration with four pillars to better manage migration in Europe. It outlines immediate actions to address the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean by increasing search and rescue operations, targeting smuggling networks, and establishing relocation and resettlement schemes for migrants across EU states. It also proposes longer term measures like addressing root causes of migration in third countries, partnerships with countries of origin and transit, and ensuring clarity on return policies to reduce incentives for irregular migration. The agenda aims to balance protecting refugees, facilitating legal migration, and enforcing rules for those not eligible to stay in a collective EU approach.
Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area o...FIAN Norge
This document presents the Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The principles were adopted in 2011 and clarify that states have obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill economic, social, and cultural rights both within their territories and extraterritorially. The principles cover the scope of state jurisdiction and responsibility, obligations regarding international organizations and agreements, and obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill these rights.
European External Action Service
Diplomats and experts from EU countries
and Commission
The European Commission – promoting the common interest
Proposes new laws and policies
Manages the EU budget and policies
Ensures EU law is applied
Represents the EU internationally
28 Commissioners, one from each country
President: José Manuel Barroso
The European Commission
José Manuel Barroso
President
Vice-Presidents
Commissioners
Directors-General
European Civil Service
Agencies and bodies
European Anti-Fraud Office
European Data Protection Supervisor
European
This document discusses immigration in the European Union. It begins with a brief history of immigration in Europe since the 1950s, when countries experienced labor shortages and recruited foreign workers. While initially intended to be temporary, many immigrants stayed permanently. The document then analyzes push and pull factors driving immigration to Europe, such as economic opportunities, family reunification, and instability in home countries. It also examines different national immigration policies in European countries and increasing immigration to Southern Europe since 2000. The conclusion is that immigration is a complex issue for the European Union to manage as free movement has increased.
Agenda europea para la integración de nacionalidades de terceros países (2011)IntegraLocal
La Comisión Europea ha adoptado la `Agenda Europea para la Integración de Nacionales de Terceros Países´, destinada a gestionar de manera eficiente la inmigración en Europa. Las situacioens se repiten en los diversos ámbitos locales de la Unión, por ello Bruselas tiene el poder de unificar los esfuerzos y dar apoyo económico a las iniciativas existentes.
GREEK ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWOKS FOR THE VOLNERABLE INKWELLSDespina Ferentinou
This document discusses the development of social policy and legislation in the UK and European Union. It provides an overview of key acts and regulations related to welfare in the UK and EU frameworks. It also outlines the historical phases of social policy in the EU from an initial neo-liberal period to later periods of increased social action, stagnation, and renewed optimism as the internal market developed. Key institutions like the European Court of Justice and documents like the Charter of Fundamental Social Rights of Workers are also mentioned.
The document discusses the upcoming European Consensus Conference on Homelessness taking place on December 9-10, 2010 in Brussels. The conference aims to establish common understandings on key issues related to homelessness across Europe to facilitate more effective policy development. It will bring together experts, an independent jury, and representatives of stakeholders including homeless people. The outcomes will provide a framework to guide policies and measure progress among EU member states in addressing homelessness.
Global value chains have changed international trade by connecting manufacturing processes across many countries. Over 450 million people participate in global value chains, through which up to 80% of global economic activity occurs. There are existing international standards and guidelines to protect workers' rights in global value chains, such as UN declarations and ILO conventions. However, implementation of these non-binding standards remains a challenge. Some countries have begun establishing national laws and plans, such as Germany's National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights, to provide binding frameworks for corporate respect of human rights in global operations and supply chains. However, a monitoring found that less than half of large German companies had fully implemented human rights due diligence, indicating more progress is still needed. There
This document presents a European Agenda on Migration with four pillars to better manage migration in Europe. It outlines immediate actions to address the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean by increasing search and rescue operations, targeting smuggling networks, and establishing relocation and resettlement schemes for migrants across EU states. It also proposes longer term measures like addressing root causes of migration in third countries, partnerships with countries of origin and transit, and ensuring clarity on return policies to reduce incentives for irregular migration. The agenda aims to balance protecting refugees, facilitating legal migration, and enforcing rules for those not eligible to stay in a collective EU approach.
Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area o...FIAN Norge
This document presents the Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The principles were adopted in 2011 and clarify that states have obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill economic, social, and cultural rights both within their territories and extraterritorially. The principles cover the scope of state jurisdiction and responsibility, obligations regarding international organizations and agreements, and obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill these rights.
European External Action Service
Diplomats and experts from EU countries
and Commission
The European Commission – promoting the common interest
Proposes new laws and policies
Manages the EU budget and policies
Ensures EU law is applied
Represents the EU internationally
28 Commissioners, one from each country
President: José Manuel Barroso
The European Commission
José Manuel Barroso
President
Vice-Presidents
Commissioners
Directors-General
European Civil Service
Agencies and bodies
European Anti-Fraud Office
European Data Protection Supervisor
European
This document discusses immigration in the European Union. It begins with a brief history of immigration in Europe since the 1950s, when countries experienced labor shortages and recruited foreign workers. While initially intended to be temporary, many immigrants stayed permanently. The document then analyzes push and pull factors driving immigration to Europe, such as economic opportunities, family reunification, and instability in home countries. It also examines different national immigration policies in European countries and increasing immigration to Southern Europe since 2000. The conclusion is that immigration is a complex issue for the European Union to manage as free movement has increased.
This document discusses immigration trends and policies in the European Union. It provides background on post-WWII immigration to EU countries for labor and details how immigration policies changed in the 1970s. Current immigration patterns and the proportion of immigrants in various EU countries are also examined. The document outlines efforts towards developing a common EU immigration policy and integrating immigrants.
Success and challenges in implementing comprehensive crime prevention and cri...Dr Lendy Spires
This document discusses a United Nations congress on crime prevention and criminal justice. It summarizes the links between promoting the rule of law, sustainable development, and comprehensive approaches to crime prevention and criminal justice reforms. Key points highlighted include that well-functioning justice systems and rule of law are critical for development, and that United Nations instruments and policy documents have increasingly recognized the impact of crimes like corruption and organized crime on development outcomes.
This document summarizes EU forest policies and initiatives. It discusses how forests play a vital role in regulating climate and contributing to deforestation. It outlines the EU Forest Action Plan and FLEGT initiative to promote sustainable forest management and curb illegal logging. It also reviews the EU's foreign policies in neighboring regions, such as the European Neighborhood Policy, Eastern Partnership, and initiatives in Central Asia and the Black Sea, which include environmental cooperation components.
The immigration phenomenon in the european unionEuridiki
Immigration to Europe has a long history and is a complex issue with both benefits and impacts. Each year around 2 million individuals immigrate to Europe for reasons like economic opportunities, education, and conflict. In response, the European Union has implemented common immigration policies to manage flows and integrate immigrants, such as the Hague Program from 2004-2010 addressing asylum standards, partnerships with origin countries, and visa rules. However, immigration levels and their effects on Europe remain controversial.
Ethnic entrepreneurship - case study- Turin, ItalyThink Ethnic
This document provides a profile of Turin, Italy, including its population characteristics and urban economy. Some key points:
- Turin has experienced four waves of immigration since the 1970s, with the largest groups now coming from Romania, Morocco, Peru, Albania, China, and Egypt.
- Immigrants make up 13.4% of Turin's population and have increased by 76.5% in the last five years.
- Immigrants work in a variety of sectors but are highly concentrated in domestic labor, construction, and services.
- Ethnic associations provide support but have struggled to engage with policymaking.
- Turin is shifting from an automotive economy to knowledge/ICT and
The document calls for a change in the European political culture from a consensus-oriented model to one that embraces political conflicts like at the national level. The current consensus model is depoliticized and expert-dominated, making voters' voices irrelevant and decreasing trust and interest. It lacks transparency and clarity on political responsibility. In contrast, political conflicts at the national level better define positions, increase responsiveness and voter control over leaders through punishment or reward of their actions. A shift towards a more conflict-based political culture at the European level could help revitalize democracy.
Guardian of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: activity report.
This publication presents the work carried out in 2015
by the different bodies and sectors of the Council of Europe, highlighting its particular strengths and achievements.
More information - http://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/home
The document discusses gender equality efforts in the European Union. It outlines that gender equality has been a fundamental tenet of the EU since its inception. It describes the various EU legislation and directives that have been adopted to promote gender equality. It also discusses the European Commission's priorities on gender equality, including the Women's Charter, the Strategy for Equality between Women and Men, and the Report on Progress on Equality between Women and Men. Finally, it outlines the various partnerships and committees that work to promote gender equality.
The document defines several terms related to the European Union:
- Absorption capacity refers to a country's ability to effectively receive and utilize aid. Developing countries often lack factors like teachers, schools, and efficient administration.
- An acceding country has met criteria for joining the EU and completed negotiations to do so.
- The acquis communautaire refers to the body of common rights and obligations shared by EU members, including treaties, laws, international agreements, and court rulings. Accepting the acquis means adopting the existing structure of the EU.
- Several terms relate to the process of joining the EU, including applicant country, candidate country, and Copenhagen criteria that a candidate must meet.
Corruption and economic crime news letter issue 5 apr 2013Dr Lendy Spires
The document discusses several topics related to anti-corruption efforts:
1) A conference of anti-corruption agencies from 30 countries issued principles to guarantee the independence of such agencies, including establishing them through proper legal frameworks.
2) Upcoming anti-corruption events organized by the United Nations, including conferences on implementing the UN Convention against Corruption.
3) Recent anti-corruption efforts and cases involving asset recovery, training for Egyptian authorities, and match-fixing.
Unfortunately I do not have enough information to determine if there is WiFi available at your specific location. You may want to check for network names displayed on your device, or contact the local organizers or venue staff to ask about available internet access options.
Power point ilo_and_core_labour_standardsElyas Khan
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a UN agency that promotes social justice and decent work by setting international labour standards. The ILO operates using a tripartite structure involving governments and social partners. A key focus of the ILO is promoting and enforcing its eight core labour standards related to issues like forced labour, child labour, and freedom of association.
EU external migration policy: a three-level gameEURA-NET project
The document discusses the EU's external migration policy and its use of Mobility Partnerships (MPs) with non-EU countries. MPs are voluntary agreements that offer legal migration opportunities to partner countries in exchange for cooperation on readmission and border control. However, MPs have faced challenges due to tensions between the European Commission and EU member states over control and implementation. Member states undermine the Commission's negotiating power by pursuing their own bilateral migration deals. Additionally, while MPs aim to increase mobility, readmission agreements remain a key obstacle that partner countries resist. As a result, the EU struggles to coordinate a unified external migration policy across its institutions and members.
JointNGOreport_NJCM_Dutch_Session_CERD_July2015_FINAL-3Eefje de Kroon
This document contains comments from 27 Dutch NGOs on the Netherlands' 19th to 21st periodic reports to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The NGOs note some efforts by the Dutch government to address CERD's concerns, but find that racial discrimination is still a serious issue. Key concerns raised include: a lack of vocal government opposition to racism in public debates; increasing ethnic profiling by police; insufficient efforts to monitor and address racial discrimination; cuts to anti-racism organizations; issues with legal protections and policies regarding Roma and undocumented migrants; and a lack of anti-segregation policies in education. The NGOs provide recommendations and urge the government to develop
Externalisation of EU immigration policy: a raised drawbridge?Arsenia Nikolaeva
“One refugee is a novelty, ten refugees are boring and a hundred refugees are a menace”.
(Greenhill 2010:1) A look at the externalisation of EU immigration policy and the effect it has on the number of asylum seekers entering the EU borders.
Learn about the latest policy developments with this monthly alert from our team in Brussels.
For real-time updates, follow us on Twitter: @MSL_Brussels
Trade unions have adopted several strategies to combat adverse legal and labour conditions, including appeals and protests to governments, demanding dialogue, negotiations with employers, and seeking intervention from international organizations like the ILO. Given COVID-19, unions have used softer, distant methods like social media to influence policy and help members. At national and state levels, like-minded unions have formed coordination fronts to collaborate, though one national front has a rift with another union. Unions have protested through various means allowed under COVID-19 restrictions, but responses from government remained limited, prompting the largest union coordination front to seek intervention from the ILO and ITUC.
Germany has taken several measures to strengthen its anti-corruption efforts since the last report. It adopted new legislation criminalizing bribery of domestic and foreign officials in line with international standards. Germany also intends to ratify the UNCAC before the 2014 G20 summit. Additionally, Germany provides technical assistance on anti-corruption to over 60 countries and supports relevant initiatives through its development agency.
El documento resume 139 sentencias dictadas por diferentes tribunales sobre despidos colectivos tras la reforma laboral de 2012 en España. Incluye 131 sentencias del Tribunal Supremo, 5 del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea, 2 de la Sala de lo Contencioso-Administrativo del Tribunal Supremo y 1 del Tribunal Constitucional. El documento analiza cada sentencia de forma individual e incluye un índice para clasificarlas.
Ya se habla, y con insistencia, de la reforma/modificación/derogación de la Ley del Estatuto de los trabajadores (reformado en 2012)… y de otras normas. A propósito de las propuestas del PSOE en materia laboral.
This document discusses immigration trends and policies in the European Union. It provides background on post-WWII immigration to EU countries for labor and details how immigration policies changed in the 1970s. Current immigration patterns and the proportion of immigrants in various EU countries are also examined. The document outlines efforts towards developing a common EU immigration policy and integrating immigrants.
Success and challenges in implementing comprehensive crime prevention and cri...Dr Lendy Spires
This document discusses a United Nations congress on crime prevention and criminal justice. It summarizes the links between promoting the rule of law, sustainable development, and comprehensive approaches to crime prevention and criminal justice reforms. Key points highlighted include that well-functioning justice systems and rule of law are critical for development, and that United Nations instruments and policy documents have increasingly recognized the impact of crimes like corruption and organized crime on development outcomes.
This document summarizes EU forest policies and initiatives. It discusses how forests play a vital role in regulating climate and contributing to deforestation. It outlines the EU Forest Action Plan and FLEGT initiative to promote sustainable forest management and curb illegal logging. It also reviews the EU's foreign policies in neighboring regions, such as the European Neighborhood Policy, Eastern Partnership, and initiatives in Central Asia and the Black Sea, which include environmental cooperation components.
The immigration phenomenon in the european unionEuridiki
Immigration to Europe has a long history and is a complex issue with both benefits and impacts. Each year around 2 million individuals immigrate to Europe for reasons like economic opportunities, education, and conflict. In response, the European Union has implemented common immigration policies to manage flows and integrate immigrants, such as the Hague Program from 2004-2010 addressing asylum standards, partnerships with origin countries, and visa rules. However, immigration levels and their effects on Europe remain controversial.
Ethnic entrepreneurship - case study- Turin, ItalyThink Ethnic
This document provides a profile of Turin, Italy, including its population characteristics and urban economy. Some key points:
- Turin has experienced four waves of immigration since the 1970s, with the largest groups now coming from Romania, Morocco, Peru, Albania, China, and Egypt.
- Immigrants make up 13.4% of Turin's population and have increased by 76.5% in the last five years.
- Immigrants work in a variety of sectors but are highly concentrated in domestic labor, construction, and services.
- Ethnic associations provide support but have struggled to engage with policymaking.
- Turin is shifting from an automotive economy to knowledge/ICT and
The document calls for a change in the European political culture from a consensus-oriented model to one that embraces political conflicts like at the national level. The current consensus model is depoliticized and expert-dominated, making voters' voices irrelevant and decreasing trust and interest. It lacks transparency and clarity on political responsibility. In contrast, political conflicts at the national level better define positions, increase responsiveness and voter control over leaders through punishment or reward of their actions. A shift towards a more conflict-based political culture at the European level could help revitalize democracy.
Guardian of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: activity report.
This publication presents the work carried out in 2015
by the different bodies and sectors of the Council of Europe, highlighting its particular strengths and achievements.
More information - http://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/home
The document discusses gender equality efforts in the European Union. It outlines that gender equality has been a fundamental tenet of the EU since its inception. It describes the various EU legislation and directives that have been adopted to promote gender equality. It also discusses the European Commission's priorities on gender equality, including the Women's Charter, the Strategy for Equality between Women and Men, and the Report on Progress on Equality between Women and Men. Finally, it outlines the various partnerships and committees that work to promote gender equality.
The document defines several terms related to the European Union:
- Absorption capacity refers to a country's ability to effectively receive and utilize aid. Developing countries often lack factors like teachers, schools, and efficient administration.
- An acceding country has met criteria for joining the EU and completed negotiations to do so.
- The acquis communautaire refers to the body of common rights and obligations shared by EU members, including treaties, laws, international agreements, and court rulings. Accepting the acquis means adopting the existing structure of the EU.
- Several terms relate to the process of joining the EU, including applicant country, candidate country, and Copenhagen criteria that a candidate must meet.
Corruption and economic crime news letter issue 5 apr 2013Dr Lendy Spires
The document discusses several topics related to anti-corruption efforts:
1) A conference of anti-corruption agencies from 30 countries issued principles to guarantee the independence of such agencies, including establishing them through proper legal frameworks.
2) Upcoming anti-corruption events organized by the United Nations, including conferences on implementing the UN Convention against Corruption.
3) Recent anti-corruption efforts and cases involving asset recovery, training for Egyptian authorities, and match-fixing.
Unfortunately I do not have enough information to determine if there is WiFi available at your specific location. You may want to check for network names displayed on your device, or contact the local organizers or venue staff to ask about available internet access options.
Power point ilo_and_core_labour_standardsElyas Khan
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a UN agency that promotes social justice and decent work by setting international labour standards. The ILO operates using a tripartite structure involving governments and social partners. A key focus of the ILO is promoting and enforcing its eight core labour standards related to issues like forced labour, child labour, and freedom of association.
EU external migration policy: a three-level gameEURA-NET project
The document discusses the EU's external migration policy and its use of Mobility Partnerships (MPs) with non-EU countries. MPs are voluntary agreements that offer legal migration opportunities to partner countries in exchange for cooperation on readmission and border control. However, MPs have faced challenges due to tensions between the European Commission and EU member states over control and implementation. Member states undermine the Commission's negotiating power by pursuing their own bilateral migration deals. Additionally, while MPs aim to increase mobility, readmission agreements remain a key obstacle that partner countries resist. As a result, the EU struggles to coordinate a unified external migration policy across its institutions and members.
JointNGOreport_NJCM_Dutch_Session_CERD_July2015_FINAL-3Eefje de Kroon
This document contains comments from 27 Dutch NGOs on the Netherlands' 19th to 21st periodic reports to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The NGOs note some efforts by the Dutch government to address CERD's concerns, but find that racial discrimination is still a serious issue. Key concerns raised include: a lack of vocal government opposition to racism in public debates; increasing ethnic profiling by police; insufficient efforts to monitor and address racial discrimination; cuts to anti-racism organizations; issues with legal protections and policies regarding Roma and undocumented migrants; and a lack of anti-segregation policies in education. The NGOs provide recommendations and urge the government to develop
Externalisation of EU immigration policy: a raised drawbridge?Arsenia Nikolaeva
“One refugee is a novelty, ten refugees are boring and a hundred refugees are a menace”.
(Greenhill 2010:1) A look at the externalisation of EU immigration policy and the effect it has on the number of asylum seekers entering the EU borders.
Learn about the latest policy developments with this monthly alert from our team in Brussels.
For real-time updates, follow us on Twitter: @MSL_Brussels
Trade unions have adopted several strategies to combat adverse legal and labour conditions, including appeals and protests to governments, demanding dialogue, negotiations with employers, and seeking intervention from international organizations like the ILO. Given COVID-19, unions have used softer, distant methods like social media to influence policy and help members. At national and state levels, like-minded unions have formed coordination fronts to collaborate, though one national front has a rift with another union. Unions have protested through various means allowed under COVID-19 restrictions, but responses from government remained limited, prompting the largest union coordination front to seek intervention from the ILO and ITUC.
Germany has taken several measures to strengthen its anti-corruption efforts since the last report. It adopted new legislation criminalizing bribery of domestic and foreign officials in line with international standards. Germany also intends to ratify the UNCAC before the 2014 G20 summit. Additionally, Germany provides technical assistance on anti-corruption to over 60 countries and supports relevant initiatives through its development agency.
El documento resume 139 sentencias dictadas por diferentes tribunales sobre despidos colectivos tras la reforma laboral de 2012 en España. Incluye 131 sentencias del Tribunal Supremo, 5 del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea, 2 de la Sala de lo Contencioso-Administrativo del Tribunal Supremo y 1 del Tribunal Constitucional. El documento analiza cada sentencia de forma individual e incluye un índice para clasificarlas.
Ya se habla, y con insistencia, de la reforma/modificación/derogación de la Ley del Estatuto de los trabajadores (reformado en 2012)… y de otras normas. A propósito de las propuestas del PSOE en materia laboral.
Siguen los conflictos por la contratación de profesores asociados en las Universidades públicas. A propósito de la sentencia del Juzgado de lo Social núm. 10 de Sevilla de 8 de marzo de 2016 (y de varias sentencias de TSJ).
Ultraactividad. Se mantiene el criterio del TS… pero con un voto particular muy discrepante … de dos sentencias Notas a la sentencia del TS de 1 de diciembre de 2015 y recordatorio de la del TSJ de Cataluña de 12 de diciembre de 2013 (caso convenio colectivo de mercancías por carretera y logística de Barcelona), y voto particular discrepante de aquella… y también de la de 22 de diciembre de 2014.
Después de las Jornadas Catalanas de Derecho Social. ¿Constitucionalización del poder de dirección empresarial en la relación de trabajo? Nota crítica a la sentencia del Tribunal Constitucional de 3 de marzo de 2016 (sobre instalación de cámaras de videovigilancia).
A propósito de la jornada del estudio del Aula Iuslaboralista de la UAB (8 de julio) sobre el despido por causas empresariales. Estudio de tres sentencias del TS (12 de mayo, 1 de junio y 17 de mayo), y apunte sobre una sentencia del TSJ Navarra con debate sobre discriminación por razón de edad (16 de junio).
The document summarizes recent labor reforms in Spain from 2010 to 2011. It discusses changes introduced by the Spanish government and EU that aimed to reduce labor market segmentation and increase flexibility. Key points include:
- New regulations introduced contracts to promote indefinite hiring with lower firing costs, allowed more flexibility in modifying work conditions, and expanded the role of private employment agencies.
- Recent reforms faced criticism from unions for weakening worker protections. Agreements between unions and employers incorporated some reforms into law to help sustainability of pension systems.
- The impacts of reforms were meant to make temporary hiring more difficult while increasing business flexibility, but critics argue in some cases flexibility for businesses was increased at the expense of worker protections.
Notas a la Recomendación del Consejo de 15 de febrero de 2016 sobre la integración de los desempleados de larga duración en el mercado laboral, y comparación con la propuesta de Recomendación.
El documento resume una sentencia reciente del Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos sobre el derecho a la privacidad de los trabajadores. La sentencia determinó que el despido de un trabajador por usar su cuenta de correo electrónico de la empresa para fines personales no violó su derecho a la privacidad, ya que la empresa había advertido sobre la prohibición de usar las cuentas para fines personales. Sin embargo, el documento argumenta que la sentencia no establece que los empleadores tengan un derecho ilimitado a monitorear a los empleados, y que el al
El documento discute las conclusiones del abogado general del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea sobre un caso relacionado con los despidos colectivos en Grecia. El abogado general argumenta que la ley griega que requiere autorización administrativa para despidos colectivos va en contra del artículo 49 del TFUE sobre la libertad de empresa. El autor critica esta conclusión por reducir excesivamente los estándares laborales frente a la libertad de empresa, como ocurrió en casos previos.
The document summarizes the key labour reforms in Spain between 2012-2013, known as the most important reforms. The reforms aimed to provide employers more flexibility while maintaining workers' stability and social protections. Major changes included reducing requirements for collective dismissals and modifying work conditions, increasing companies' power over work schedules and pay, and weakening unions' bargaining power. The reforms also provided incentives for companies in the tourism industry to extend the periods of fixed-term contract workers during busy months.
La colisión de derechos fundamentales y cómo debe realizarse la ponderación entre ellos. La libertad sindical, de expresión y de información, y los límites a su ejercicio en relación con el derecho al honor en un conflicto laboral. Notas a la sentencia del TS (Sala Civil) de 20 de julio de 2016 y de la Audiencia Provincial de Vizcaya de 6 de octubre de 2014.
El documento analiza una sentencia reciente del Tribunal Constitucional español sobre una ley de Cataluña que creaba una agencia catalana de protección social. La sentencia declara constitucional la creación de la agencia siempre que se interprete que solo gestionará prestaciones de asistencia social, que son competencia de Cataluña, y no prestaciones de seguridad social, que son competencia exclusiva del estado español. El documento también resume el debate parlamentario sobre la ley y analiza la posición del Consejo de Garantías Estatutarias de Cataluña.
El documento resume la introducción de un artículo sobre el acceso de los refugiados al mercado laboral desde una perspectiva jurídica y social. Se analiza el marco internacional sobre los derechos de los refugiados al empleo establecido en convenciones y documentos de la ONU y la OIT. También se citan las palabras del Papa Francisco sobre la "vergüenza" de la situación de los refugiados y la necesidad de derribar muros entre los pueblos.
El documento resume una sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea sobre el uso de contratos temporales sucesivos en el sector público de salud en España. El TJUE dictaminó que los sucesivos contratos temporales para cubrir necesidades permanentes violan la ley de la UE. Esto afecta a los trabajadores con contratos temporales en el sector público y sienta un precedente para mayor protección contra el abuso de contratos temporales.
Este documento discute la necesidad de una nueva Carta de Derechos Sociolaborales para el siglo XXI teniendo en cuenta los cambios en el mundo laboral. Señala que ya existen normativas como la Constitución española y estatutos de autonomía, pero que es necesario actualizarlos. Analiza las nuevas formas de trabajo y colectivos como los jóvenes con empleos precarios. Finalmente, plantea preguntas sobre cómo los sindicatos pueden dar una respuesta organizativa a esta realidad cambiante.
ETTW J Tagger Labour Mobility Riga May 2015euromonde
Labour Mobility in the EU: facts, figures and way forward
How to Improve Intra-European Mobility and Circular Migration? Fostering Diaspora Engagement. Riga, 11-12 May 2015
http://euromonde.eu
EU IMMIGRATION POLICIES:CHALLENGES AND LESSONSJose Magalhaes
Presentation delivered by the Secretário de Estado Adjunto e da Administração Interna (Assistant Minister of the Interior) de Portugal in Japan, in the 19th EU-Japan Journalists Conference, Hakone, April 2007
Summer School “The EU area of freedom, security and justice”, July 1-3, 2017
Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece
The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with the Jean Monnet Chair of the Democritus University of Thrace organize a summer school entitled “The EU area of freedom, security and justice”, that will take place in July 1-3, at the Conference Room of the University of Macedonia.
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Future challenges and strategies for the Schengen area. Ponencia 7º forum europeo de juristas. Barcelona, 18 de abril de 2013.
1. Future challenges and strategies for
the Schengen area
Dr Eduardo Rojo Torrecilla, Professor of
Labour Law and Social Security Law, Universitat
Autònoma de Barcelona.
http://www.eduardorojotorrecilla.es/
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3. Abstract
Important economic and social crisis in the European Union.
Increasing unemployment. It affects immigrants.
Difficulties in integration policies and social work. Proposed
restriction of rights in some states.
Objectives: To maintain full and effective implementation of
social rights, ensuring the free movement of persons and
workers.
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4. It is necessary to advance the construction of the European legal
framework of immigration, with the approval of the proposed
Directives and full implementation of those Directives already
approved.
The legal framework has to take into account Article 1 of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: All human beings are
born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with
reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a
spirit of brotherhood.
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5. Reality of immigration. Important changes in recent years:
lower presence of inflows, increased legal consolidation of the
immigrant population (due to the fact that these migrants are
authorized to have long-term residence in some EU countries).
Discussion on how to articulate proper immigration policy:
great importance in Spain, Europe and internationally. It is
very difficult to believe that immigration will be drastically
reduced or even disappear even if numerous restrictive and
control measures are established.
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6. Immigration needs to be addressed without the belief that it is
temporary. The reality is that immigration is moving towards
permanency, both for the immigrant and the family who will join
later once they have a right to it.
The link between immigration and labor market remains one of
the most significant features of EU immigration policy.
This policy has to raise medium-term objectives and not be
guided solely by the situation in the short term (because in this
case probably the policy would be too restrictive in terms of
admission of third-country nationals).
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7. Labour migration and its impact internationally. Importance to
the economic future of Europe. EU workforce in progressive
aging process.
Comissioner Lázló Andor “The issue of economic migration
needs to be adequately integrated in these policies and
investments since migrants represent an important share of the
EU workforce”. http://bit.ly/15qu8ck
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8. Labour migration. ILO, October 2012.
http://bit.ly/YyLb4y
“Migration is one of the most complex policy areas for
governments and employers’ and workers’ organizations,
especially in times of economic downturn. The governance of
labour migration is about balancing a host of different issues
and interests.
The rise in irregular migration, which is estimated to range
between 10 and 15 per cent of total international migration,
has been another issue that has dominated the international
migration policy debate in the past two decades”.
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9. Is migration a problem?
Standard Eurobarometer 78 Autumn 2012
Public opinion in the European Union
http://bit.ly/VzA6S8
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11. Only in one country, United Kingdom, immigration appears
among the top three problems, the third (24%), behind
unemployment (40%) and the economic situation (30%).
When respondents were asked what their main concern
was, immigration fell to 12th place (2%)
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12. EU Employment and Social Situation. Special
Supplement on Demographic Trends (March 2013)
http://bit.ly/177j4yO
Net migration as the main driver of population growth in the EU-27
In 2011, natural increase (the positive difference between live
births and deaths) contributed 31% (0.4 million) to population
growth in the EU-27.
Some 69% of the growth therefore came from net migration plus
statistical adjustment, which continued to be the main
determinant of population growth, accounting for 0.9 million in
2011.
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15. Foreign population at 20.7 million and foreign-born
population at 33.0 million in EU-27
The EU-27 foreign population (people residing in an EU-27
Member State with citizenship of a non EU-27 Member State) on
1 January 2012 was 20.7 million, representing 4.1% of the EU-27
population.
In addition, there were 13.6 million people living in an EU-27
Member State with citizenship of another EU-27 Member State on
1 January 2012.
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17. In absolute terms, the largest numbers of foreigners living in
the EU on 1 January 2012 were found in Germany (7.4
million), Spain (5.5 million), Italy (4.8 million), the United
Kingdom (4.8 million) and France (3.8 million).
Non-nationals in these five Member States collectively
represented 77.1% of the total number of non-nationals living
in the EU-27, while the same five Member States had a 62.9%
share of the EU’s population.
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18. It is important to know, by its indirect impact on immigration,
that the average age of the European population was 41.5 years
(from 35 years in Ireland to 45 in Germany). From 0-14 years
represents 15.6% of the population, between 15 and 64
("working population") 66.6%, and 65 and above 17.8%.
In 2012, the average age of foreigners living in the EU was 34.7
years.
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19. European Commission. Communication “The Global
Approach to Migration and Mobility” 18.11.2011.
http://bit.ly/snhjf8
“The Global Approach (GA) must become more strategic and
more efficient, with stronger links and alignment between
relevant EU policy areas and between the external and internal
dimensions of those policies.
The GA should be even more linked and integrated with the EU’s
external policies. The GA is to be defined in the widest
possible context as the overarching framework of EU
external migration policy, complementary to other,
broader, objectives that are served by EU foreign policy and
development cooperation.
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20. Migration and mobility in the context of the Europe 2020 Strategy
aim to contribute to the vitality and competitiveness of the EU.
Securing an adaptable workforce with the necessary skills which
can cope successfully with the evolving demographic and economic
changes is a strategic priority for Europe.
There is also an urgent need to improve the effectiveness of policies
aiming at integration of migrants into the labour market.
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21. The GAMM should be based on four equally important pillars:
1. organising and facilitating legal migration and mobility;
2. preventing and reducing irregular migration and trafficking in
human beings;
3. promoting international protection and enhancing the external
dimension of asylum policy;
4. maximising the development impact of migration and
mobility”.
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22. Irish, Lithuanian and Greek Presidencies. 18 month
programme of the Council (1 January 2013 - 30 June 2014).
http://bit.ly/10mcG7X
Legal Migration and Integration of third country nationals
“The development of a common immigration policy capable of
contributing to the EU's Growth Agenda will remain a key priority. The
focus will be on the completion of the legislative work on the
implementation of the Policy Plan on Legal Migration, including on the
proposals on intra-corporate transferees and on seasonal workers as well
as the proposal to amend Directives relating to the admission of students
and researchers.
Effective integration policies remain a key objective, and in this context
the implementation of the European Agenda for the Integration of third
country nationals will be further pursued.
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23. Illegal immigration
The fight against illegal immigration through the promotion of
practical cooperation remains a key priority. The updating of the
EU Action on Migratory Pressures - A Strategic Response will
provide a particular focus for this work.
The development of a comprehensive network of readmission
agreements with relevant third countries will remain a key
priority, as well as maintaining the pace of negotiations under way
and identifying additional third countries with which agreements
should be negotiated.
The three Presidencies will also continue to promote practical
cooperation in the area of return, including in the area of
voluntary return”.
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24. Other measures recently adopted in the field of immigration
Council Decision No 252/2013/EU of 11 March 2013 establishing a
Multiannual Framework for 2013-2017 for the European Union Agency
for Fundamental Rights. http://bit.ly/15quLTh
Article 2.Thematic areas:
(g) discrimination based on sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin,
genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other
opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability,
age or sexual orientation;
(h) immigration and integration of migrants, visa and border control and
asylum;
(i) racism, xenophobia and related intolerance.
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25. Decision Nº 258/2013/EU and Decision Nº 259/2013 of 13
March 2013. http://bit.ly/164mXEp
The EU contribution may be increased by 20 percentage points in
a Member State provided that it meets one of the following
conditions at the time of submission of its draft annual program in
accordance with Article 19(3) of this Decision or of its draft
revised annual program in accordance with Article 23 of
Commission Decision 2008/457/EC…
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26. European Parliament Resolution of 14 March 2013 on the
integration of migrants, its effects on the labour market and the
external dimension of social security coordination.
http://bit.ly/ZBkYT0
“Takes the view that Member States' integration policies and
measures must be better differentiated and tailored and of higher
quality, and, most importantly, that they must distinguish
between the needs of, for example, the well qualified and the
poorly qualified, EU citizens and third-country nationals,
migrants with and without offers of employment and with and
without existing language skills or family ties in the host country,
thus meeting the needs of all migrants;
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27. Emphasises the importance of needs-orientated, qualified
migration accompanied by integration measures, and calls on the
Commission and the Member States, together with their regions
and municipalities, to introduce a joint system of coordination at
European level to identify labour-force needs and direct labour
migration more effectively.
Calls on the Member States, bearing in mind the Community
preference clause and both in spite of and because of the
constant shortage of skilled workers, to promote mobility within
the EU and thus facilitate recruitment conditions, recruitment
itself, and the integration of EU citizens from other Member
States
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28. Notes that labour market-oriented immigration can have
positive effects on the social security systems of the host
Member State, guaranteeing a well-qualified workforce and
enhancing competitive advantage, thanks to cultural diversity
(knowledge of languages, experience abroad, mobility, etc)”.
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29. ENAR. Hidden talents, wasted talents ? The real cost of
neglecting the positive contribution of migrants and
ethnic minorities. 9 April 2013. http://bit.ly/17oU9ba
“Economic contributions:
1. Migrants contribute to European society and economy.
2. Their contributions to the social, cultural and political
aspects have an economic value .
3. Migrants constitute almost 10% of the EU population and
are an integral part of the social fabric of the EU.
4. Migrants are employers who provide jobs to millions of
native Europeans, both directly and indirectly.
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30. 5. Migrants contribute significantly, directly and indirectly, to
GDP and trade of European countries.
6. Migrants allow Europeans to consume goods and services at
much lower prices, whether this be in the area of catering,
child and domestic care, tailoring, cleaning, gardening,
waste removal or construction, or just in helping
Europeans to foster their energies and attention in other
high added value sectors.
7. Migrants contribute enormously to their countries of origin
by sending home remittances.
8. Migrants provide Europe with a direct link to global
networks and markets.
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31. Restrictive policies on immigration, education and employment
have a direct economic and social cost to the individual, the
community, and the broader society.
They are harming considerably prospects of quick recovery
from the current economic crisis. This needs to be
acknowledged and tackled, so that migrants can participate fully
in society”.
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32. To conclude:
Three major challenges in 2013 to Spain by the Real
Instituto Elcano http://bit.ly/11pbH0T
1. Managing the new emigration;
2. The integration of second generation of
immigrants;
3. The control of irregular immigration flows that,
despite the crisis, continue to come from Africa.
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33. Thank you very much for your attention and patience.
Eduardo Rojo Torrecilla
eduardo.rojo@uab.cat
http://www.eduardorojotorrecilla.es/
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