A report provided an overview of research on homelessness in the European Union. There was considerable evidence on homelessness in Europe: but knowledge remained very uneven, with a lack of data and understanding on some aspects of homelessness. There was relatively little research in the south and in the central and east European member states.
Source: Volker Busch-Geertsema, William Edgar, Eoin O'Sullivan and Nicholas Pleace, Homelessness and Homeless Policies in Europe: Lessons from research, FEANTSA (European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless)
Links: Report
Date: 2010-Dec
A briefing paper examined recent developments in European Union energy policy.
Source: Donna Gore and Louise Smith, EU Energy Policy 2010 and After, Standard Note SN/SC/5587, House of Commons Library
Links: Briefing paper
Date: 2010-Dec
An audit report said that, through cofinancing the development of rail infrastructure, the European Union had contributed to providing new possibilities for trans-European rail transport: but some steps could be taken in order to achieve greater value for money.
Source: Improving Transport Performance on Trans-European Rail Axes: Have EU rail infrastructure investments been effective?, Special Report 8/2010, European Court of Auditors
Links: Report | ECA press release
Date: 2010-Dec
An article examined private renting in England and Germany. It considered why free market rents and weak security of tenure were perceived to be vital ingredients for a successful private rental sector in England – whereas neither existed in Germany, where the sector was very large.
Source: Peter Kemp and Stefan Kofner, 'Contrasting varieties of private renting: England and Germany', International Journal of Housing Policy, Volume 10 Issue 4
Links: Abstract
Date: 2010-Dec