News from Brussels 6th October

Commission opinion on temporary extension of working time for junior doctors in the UK – the UK will allow junior doctors to work up to an average 52 hours per week until 31 July 2011

Alcohol consumption – European Economic and Social Committee calls for stricter controls on alcohol marketing and pricing policies – press release

Eurostat Regional Yearbook 2009 - front cover

Eurostat Regional Yearbook 2009 – annual statistical publication which shows how the regions of Europe are evolving

Gender inequalities in education persist – press release 5th October

Ireland says “Yes” - Irish citizens have voted yes on the Treaty of Lisbon

Pay Developments in Member States 2008 – newly published annual report which shows pay has plummeted in most member states

Report on progress in quality assurance in higher education – Report from the Commission (COM (2009) 487 final) – first progress report points to significant developments towards transparency and credibility over the past few years

Ask staff in the Maps, Official Publications and Statistics Unit on Level 7 for further info about European Union materials.

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