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1. On the Way to 2020: Data for Vocational Education and Training Policies. Country Statistical Overviews--2016 Update. Cedefop Research Paper. No 61

Author

Cedefop - European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

Abstract

European policy-making in vocational education and training (VET) needs to be supported by sound evidence. In this report, Cedefop has selected 36 indicators to quantify key aspects of VET and lifelong learning. The selection is based on their policy relevance and their importance in achieving the Europe 2020 objectives. The report accounts for challenges and opportunities arising from recent developments in the international statistical infrastructure and includes updated comparable data from the European statistical system. This publication should be regarded as a tool to help policy-makers better understand and assess VET developments in each country. While these indicators do not claim to assess national systems or policies, they could be used to reflect on countries' situations and progress towards the strategic objectives set for Europe. The indicators present statistical overviews from all European Union Member States, along with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. Contains an annex with a short description of indicators. [The HIVA Education and Lifelong Learning Research Group and the Centre for Educational Effectiveness and Evaluation, both at KU Leuven, carried out the underlying methodological and statistical work and updated the report.]

Published
2017

2. Ebook VATs, Kafka Papers, and Ice Samples.

Author

CHARLTON, JOHN

Subjects
*ARCHIVE laws, *TAX laws, *CHARITY, *COMPUTER input-output equipment, *ELECTRONIC books, *ICE, *LITERATURE, *ACCESS to information
Abstract

The article offers world news briefs related to digital information as of October 2016. Topics include plan of the European Union to introduce value-added tax on electronic books to harmonize print and ebook rates; the National Library of Israel's plan to acquire papers of author Franz Kafka after the country's Supreme Court ruling that manuscripts are the property of the Library; and digitization of author William Shakespeare's Globe archive in London, England by publisher Adam Matthew.

Published
2016

3. Aktuelle Brandschutzregelwerke für Schienen-fahrzeuge.

Author

Klinger, Michael

Subjects
*ROLLING stock, *FIRE prevention, *AWARENESS, *LEGISLATION
Abstract

There currently exist a bewildering variety of fire safety regula-tions for railway vehicles in Europe. In practice, the complexity of the standards and legislation makes the approval process for railway vehicles immensely complicated. Awareness of this problem has grown at the EU level - and hence it is now planned to put uniform structures in place for fire safety regu-lations. These regulations are, however, likely to lead to very tough requirements for fire safety systems in rolling stock. In future, therefore, a compensatory approach will become more and more important. Here, demonstration of equivalence will become more and more attractive as a way of realizing creative and efficient vehicle concepts while safeguarding fire safety. In the paper presented the development of fire safety regula-tions for railway vehicles and possibilities and acceptance of implementation of compensatory measures are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012

4. E.U. Policy Protects Print Market, But at What Cost?

Author

MILLER, RON

Subjects
*DISRUPTIVE innovations, *PRINT materials, *ELECTRONIC books, *TAXATION, *ECONOMIC policy
Abstract

The article notes the negative impact of digital technology and technological innovations on print journalism in the U.S. and the European Union's (E.U.'s) tax policy protects traditional print media by taxing paper books at a lower rate than electronic books, then questions the long-term consequences of the E.U.'s tax policy.

Published
2012

5. Executives Optimistic on Changes to Reach.

Author

Castano, Ivan

Subjects
*EXECUTIVES, *CHEMICAL industry laws
Abstract

Presents information on the views of executives on the ability of the chemical industry to lobby the European Union to issue a draft of the White Paper chemicals legislation in Europe. Reason behind the delay in the publication of the draft; Impact of the legislation on the chemical industry.

Published
2002