Germany: Survey on works council elections in 1,600 companies
Expertise for Eurofound
German Economic Institute (IW)
A high turnout of voters marked the latest works council elections in Germany, underlining their importance to the German industrial relations system. However, a study published in January 2015 shows that they remain male-dominated, with women holding only 25% of the seats. Two-thirds of works council members were reelected, of whom a disproportionate share were also union members.
Sandra Vogel: Germany – Survey on works council elections in 1,600 companies
Expertise for Eurofound
German Economic Institute (IW)
Tackling Non-performing loans in the Euro area
The study of non-performing loans (NPLs) is highly relevant when looking for a solution to the ongoing structural weaknesses in the Euro area banking sectors, especially in light of the planned completion of the banking union and the introduction of a European Deposit Insurance System (EDIS).
IW
The Impact of Demographics on the German Retail Market
In recent years, net migration reached a new peak in Germany. Between 2011 and 2015, net migration amounted to more than 2.7 million people. This influx of people has had an impact on society, on the economy in general, and on most businesses.
IW