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June 15, 2023
Published by INESS on June 15, 2023
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This paper examines the demographic projections for Slovakia up to 2030, focusing on the potential shortages of healthcare professionals. By considering factors such as new graduates, retiring doctors, and migrating doctors, we predict a significant growth in the 65+ years population that surpasses the number of available doctors and nurses.
May 3, 2023
Published by IEM on May 3, 2023
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Until recently, the telecommunications market was held up as an EU success story, with Europeans emerging as the big winners. European consumers were indeed the great beneficiaries of competition, which went hand in hand with low prices.
March 15, 2023
Published by EPICENTER on March 15, 2023
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This briefing outlines a number of simple measures that could be taken to improve regulation to encourage the use of reduced-risk nicotine products among smokers.
December 7, 2022
Published by EPICENTER on December 7, 2022
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The briefing reviews the newly passed directive on adequate minimum wages in the EU and investigates its potential negative impacts on traditional collective bargaining agreements and low-income groups.
October 6, 2022
Published by IBL on October 6, 2022
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As energy prices soar this year, policymakers in the European Union and the United Kingdom have proposed various measures aimed at limiting energy inflation.
July 6, 2022
Published by EPICENTER on July 6, 2022
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Granting candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova in June 2022 was an important and worthwhile step taken by the EU. Yet, as currently devised, the accession process is long, complex, process-oriented, and ridden with uncertainties.
Regulation
August 11, 2021
Published by EPICENTER on August 11, 2021