Publications

2015

Annual Report of Activities 2015/2016

Provides an overview of research activities and publications in 2015 and 2016.

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The future of welfare in a global Europe

The European welfare state is generally considered to be one of the finest achievements of the post-1945 world. However, it has come under increasing strain from ageing societies, growing unemployment, a deskilling society, and mass migration.

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Improvement during crisis years?

Policy brief

The Policy Brief provides an overview of housing deficiencies in EU Member States and examines the extent to which they are linked to low income. Housing is a key aspect of poverty and social exclusion and its quality has an impact on social relations and employment.

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Beyond the 'guest worker' agreement

Policy brief

The Policy Brief looks at the portability of pensions and health insurance for pensioners in the migration corridors Austria/Germany vs. Turkey and focuses on the situation in Austria and Germany.

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Active Ageing Index

Policy brief

The Active Ageing Index (AAI) has been developed for the EU countries during 2012, the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. This Policy Brief summarises the results of the latest 2014 AAI for the 28 EU countries.

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