Social situation in the European Union
Article 143 of the Treaty on the European Union asks for an annual report from the Commission on progress in achieving the objectives of Article 136, including the demographic situation in the Community.
The report on The social situation in the European Union is published annually by the Directorate General of Employment, Social Affairs & Equal Opportunities and EUROSTAT. It deals with the quality of life of people living in Europe and provides a holistic view of the population and its social conditions as a background to social policy development.
The Report provides a review of population trends, living conditions and social cohesion in the European Union, focusing on a policy relevant theme each year.
2005-2006
The Social Situation Report — published annually since 2000 — aims at informing the public debate on social policy issues by providing key data and prospective analysis. It is divided into two parts: the first part is devoted to a special topic, which in the 2005-2006 edition is The Balance between Generations in an Ageing Europe, and is explored in depth and the second part consists of statistical portraits covering the full range of social policy issues and a data appendix.
 Report Available in EN (pdf
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Overview available in 3 languages (pdf
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2004
This year the report seeks to portray the social dimension of the enlarged Union, looking at both developing social trends and emerging policy challenges.
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In Brief available in 20 languages (pdf - ca 1.550 Kb)
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2003
This year the Social Situation Report had as its special theme the health of Europe's citizens.
Life expectancy in the EU has increased by 8 years since 1960, with the average life expectancy in 2000 being 75 for men and 81 for women, one year higher than in the US. This can be attributed to better health and living conditions for European citizens.
Report Available in 3 languages (pdf - 2355 Kb)
In Brief available in 11 languages (pdf - 255 Kb)
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2002
This year's theme is geographical mobility and migration.
The report describes the size and character of the migration of EU citizens and the immigration of third country nationals, it also examines the social causes and the social effects of these population movements.
Report Available in 3 languages (pdf - 832 Kb)
In Brief available in 11 languages (pdf - 235 Kb)
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2001
This year the Report presents as its special theme the main social trends in relation to the quality of European citizens' lives and the related challenges for social policy.
Analysis and research, both quantitative and qualitative, are presented on four key areas which are closely related to societal development - population, living conditions, income and social participation.
Report Available in 3 languages (pdf - 1655 Kb)
In Brief available in 11 languages (pdf - 255 Kb)
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2000
This year, the Report's focus is the evolving demand for social support and social services and it considers the potential to meet this demand.
Report Available in 3 languages (pdf - 1012 Kb)
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