Social Situation Report 2009 and Special Eurobarometer: Social Climate Survey The news: The Social Situation Report 2009 examines two issues that are important for developing public policy: housing in the EU, looking closely at home ownership, housing costs and social exclusion; and the social climate, based on a comprehensive Eurobarometer survey. This report aims to identify new social trends and issues in order to provide reliable and comprehensive information on the social situation. The social climate survey is the first in a series of annual surveys to monitor European citizens' perception of their personal situation, the national economic and social situation, and their feelings about policies of their governments in various areas, including health care, pensions, inequalities and relations between different communities. The background: In order to assist in the development of policies aimed at achieving greater social cohesion, the European Commission continually assesses the latest social developments across the EU. Documenting these findings in a comparable way provides Member States with valuable evidence on which to base their policy making. The Social Situation Report ­published annually since 2000­ aims to foster informed public debate on social policy by providing key data and analysis. It is divided into two parts, the first being devoted to a special topic which is explored in depth, and the second consisting of statistical portraits covering the full range. The event: A press release and memo will be issued. 11.30h: Technical briefing in the Berlaymont press room, Brussels. The sources: More information on the EU response to the social dimension of the crisis: http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=736 More info on the social situation report: http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=675&langId=en Commissioner Spidla's website: http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/spidla/index_en.cfm The contacts: Chantal Hughes +32 2 296 44 50 chantal.hughes@ec.europa.eu Carmel Dunne +32 2 299 88 94 carmel.dunne@ec.europa.eu 2

Berlaymontgebouw in Brussel
Kevin Bergenhenegouwen
date February 2, 2010
city Brussels, Belgium
location Berlaymont building (BERL) i Show location
room pers ruimte
organisation European Commission (EC) i

The Social Situation Report 2009 examines two issues that are important for developing

public policy: housing in the EU, looking closely at home ownership, housing costs and

social exclusion; and the social climate, based on a comprehensive Eurobarometer survey.

This report aims to identify new social trends and issues in order to provide reliable and

comprehensive information on the social situation.

The social climate survey is the first in a series of annual surveys to monitor European

citizens' perception of their personal situation, the national economic and social situation,

and their feelings about policies of their governments in various areas, including health

care, pensions, inequalities and relations between different communities.

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Achtergrond

In order to assist in the development of policies aimed at achieving greater social cohesion,

the European Commission continually assesses the latest social developments across the

EU. Documenting these findings in a comparable way provides Member States with

valuable evidence on which to base their policy making.

The Social Situation Report ­published annually since 2000­ aims to foster informed public

debate on social policy by providing key data and analysis. It is divided into two parts, the

first being devoted to a special topic which is explored in depth, and the second consisting

of statistical portraits covering the full range.

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Bijeenkomst

A press release and memo will be issued.

Technical briefing in the Berlaymont press room on 2 February at 11.30.

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Bronnen

More information on the EU response to the social dimension of the crisis:

http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=736

More info on the social situation report:

http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=675&langId=en

Commissioner Spidla's website:

http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/spidla/index_en.cfm

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Perscontacten

Chantal Hughes

+32 2 296 44 50

chantal.hughes@ec.europa.eu

Carmel Dunne

+32 2 299 88 94

carmel.dunne@ec.europa.eu

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European Commission (EC)

The European Commission is the executive body of the EU and runs its day-to-day business. It is made up of the College of Commissioners, 27 European Commissioners, one for each member state, who are each responsible for one or several policy areas. In addition, the 'Commission' also refers to the entire administrative body that supports the Commissioners, consisting of the Directorates-General and the Services.

The European Commission is the sole EU body capable of proposing new legislation. The Commission also performs an oversight function, monitoring whether European legislation is properly implemented in the member states. In the event of non-compliance, the Commission can coerce a member state to comply by starting a legal procedure at the European Court of Justice.

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