EU policies should lead the way in shaping sustainable societies which promote well-being, say experts.Part of this should involve a change of focus from economic growth for its own sake, towards other indicators of prosperity. Economics, environment, health and research experts met in Brussels ...

New proposals from the European Commission aim to give the EU a stronger role in global health. Central to the plans is helping developing countries meet the health-related UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Commission hopes to contribute to better global health ...

Will EU plans to promote more growth and jobs include measures to ensure people’s well-being? The promotion of well-being is after all a stated EU objective in the Treaty of Lisbon. “The Union's aim is to promote peace, its values and the well-being of ...

Fresh evidence has emerged that strong social protection is key to reducing health inequalities and improving overall levels of well-being.Differences in health and living standards are the main drivers of poor life satisfaction, according to a new report on subjective well-being in the ...

Employment ministers have adopted a revised EU directive to extend minimum parental leave to four months per parent. The new legislation follows an agreement among European social partners to extend parental leave in an effort to improve work-life balance and encourage ...