Think Tank

This study assesses progress in implementing the European Child Guarantee across EU Member States, examining trends, disparities and remaining barriers in child poverty, early childhood education and care, early school leaving, healthcare and housing, as well as related policy responses. It identifies cross-cutting implementation challenges and lessons learnt and proposes policy recommendations. The study was prepared by the Policy Department for Transport, Employment and Social Affairs and Eurofound ...

This study examines EU labour shortages, skilled labour mobility and training investment, highlighting structural pressures and regional inequalities. It reviews how regions and SMEs respond, then analyses the fragmented labour, social security and migration rules governing the posting of third-country nationals (TCNs). A comparison across six Member States identifies five interpretative grey zones and substantial differences in enforcement capacity for TCNs posting. Recommendations address shortage ...

Why did the US want Greenland? What was the outcome of the negotiations?

The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) introduces the EU’s first comprehensive framework to protect media freedom, pluralism and editorial independence. This study analyses its legal basis, core safeguards - such as protection of journalistic sources, public service media independence, ownership transparency, and rules for large online platforms -and its new principles for media-market functioning. Early implementation varies across Member States, revealing proactive, selective and critical approaches ...

On 3 November 2026, Americans will elect all 435 voting members of the House of Representatives and 35 senators (out of 100), who together will make up the 120th Congress. Taking place two years after presidential elections, midterms typically serve as a national test of voter opinion and usually go against the president's party. Forecasters currently favour a Democratic House, while the Senate has become competitive.