I think you raised an interesting issue… actually, the EU is trying to “export”, or maybe would be better t osay “support” a series of rights, values, etc. around the world through its policies in humanitarian aid, development, and trade in particular.
Nice interview! I think it is great the fact that the EU supports development policies around the globe, respecting other’s way of doing things. But, in spite of it, I think it is sort of its duty, regarding what history can tell us.
Wow, I am a little jealous of your sister’s job She is defeinitely bringing up something important. Development muust be dialogical, and let all voices be heard.
But I think she has a massive work ahead… according to my one experience (one Swedish company in Moldova and one UK company in Bulgaria) is that the absence of trade unions is actually more desirable for companies than low wages. And I think the rate of trade union membership in jobs that require a university degree is close to zero also in Bulgaria, inside the EU. At least I have never met one person who was a member of the trade union , or heard anyone talking about trade unions there.
Regarding China - did you see this article in today’s New York Times
Some good news
joost kuijpers
on 04th August 2010:
Good to hear that the EU has a program of sharing her best practices with new member states. This helps in applying europe-wide common processes that can benefit all members.
In EU context continuous improvement of member states is of vital importance to increase their performance and to support the EU in being a well respected partner in global issues, in all aspects, social, democratic, and economic.
The core subject of the projects mentioned here, establishing & improving social dialogue, is a process that helps building a stable and sustainable society, that respects human rights and social values.
That, in its turn, is benefitting a state economy in wide sense, as is proven in NL. See the dutch ‘poldermodel’ as example of well working social dialogue.
Also good to see that the EU has dedicated and committed people as resources to carry out such projects.
My compliments, Margarita!
I think you raised an interesting issue… actually, the EU is trying to “export”, or maybe would be better t osay “support” a series of rights, values, etc. around the world through its policies in humanitarian aid, development, and trade in particular.
One admirable sister
Nice interview! I think it is great the fact that the EU supports development policies around the globe, respecting other’s way of doing things. But, in spite of it, I think it is sort of its duty, regarding what history can tell us.
I reinforce: one admirable sister!
Thanks!
Wow, I am a little jealous of your sister’s job
She is defeinitely bringing up something important. Development muust be dialogical, and let all voices be heard.
But I think she has a massive work ahead… according to my one experience (one Swedish company in Moldova and one UK company in Bulgaria) is that the absence of trade unions is actually more desirable for companies than low wages. And I think the rate of trade union membership in jobs that require a university degree is close to zero also in Bulgaria, inside the EU. At least I have never met one person who was a member of the trade union , or heard anyone talking about trade unions there.
Regarding China - did you see this article in today’s New York Times
Some good news
Good to hear that the EU has a program of sharing her best practices with new member states. This helps in applying europe-wide common processes that can benefit all members.
In EU context continuous improvement of member states is of vital importance to increase their performance and to support the EU in being a well respected partner in global issues, in all aspects, social, democratic, and economic.
The core subject of the projects mentioned here, establishing & improving social dialogue, is a process that helps building a stable and sustainable society, that respects human rights and social values.
That, in its turn, is benefitting a state economy in wide sense, as is proven in NL. See the dutch ‘poldermodel’ as example of well working social dialogue.
Also good to see that the EU has dedicated and committed people as resources to carry out such projects.
My compliments, Margarita!