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Dec. 15, 2014

Report challenges assumptions on private sector efficiency

There is no empirical evidence that the private sector is intrinsically more efficient than the public sector. This is the main conclusion from a comprehensive review of hundreds of studies covering all forms of privatisation across many different sectors.

Dec. 27, 2014

EPSU Briefing on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) "11 facts about public-private partnerships (PPPs)"

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are not the answer to public finance constraints. This updated briefing from the Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU) highlights the serious financial and operational problems that have arisen with PPPs.

Nov. 15, 2018

EPSU Congress Briefing nr 3 fighting privatisation

Fighting Privatisation – Third Congress briefing

EPSU is publishing the third briefing of the series announced on 5 October (see EPSU Congress Circular nr 4) : Fighting Privatisation.

Sep. 19, 2018

European Parliament building Strasbourg

Briefing on migration plans in Juncker’s State of the Union Address 2018

In his State of the Union Address of 12 September, Commission President Juncker presented three new proposals on EU migration and asylum policy.

May. 31, 2017

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Six Reasons Why Tax Inspectors Want Public Country-by-Country Reporting

The European Union is currently debating proposals to make corporate tax more transparent, making it clearer if a multinational is paying tax where it should be.