Adult skills in literacy and numeracy declining or stagnating in most OECD countries
Literacy and numeracy skills among adults have largely declined or stagnated over the past decade in most OECD countries, according…
OECD analysis calls for strong action to innovate retirement systems
The design and governance of asset-backed pensions should be enhanced to foster more inclusive and resilient systems, secure better outcomes…
Insight EU Finance Monitoring Weekly 18 – 22 November 2024
Here are the headlines from last week’s Insight EU Finance Monitoring, published on Friday night. We provide the headlines with…
Average tax revenues in the OECD remain steady as spending pressures grow
The average level of tax revenues among OECD countries was largely unchanged in 2023 as governments sought to ease cost-of-living…
EU Commission and OECD report on healthy ageing and health workforce shortages
Today, the Commission and the OECD published the "Health at a Glance: Europe 2024" report. This year's edition highlights the importance of lifelong health…
OECD survey calls for stronger consumer protection online
Nine out of ten consumers have been affected by “dark commercial patterns” - manipulative online design tactics such as countdown…
OECD: Global action could nearly eliminate plastic pollution by 2040
Comprehensive global policies addressing the entire plastics lifecycle can reduce plastic leakage into the environment by 96% by 2040, according…
OECD sees global economy turning the corner as inflation declines and trade growth strengthens
The global economy is turning the corner as growth remained resilient through the first half of 2024, with declining inflation,…
New treaty advances tax rules designed to protect tax bases in developing countries
The international community took another concrete step today towards ensuring fairer and better international tax arrangements, in particular for developing…
EU Commission launches project and gathers experts to address Long COVID
The project will focus on seven key areas: defining Long COVID; developing a surveillance system; promoting the exchange of information…
PIK: Groundbreaking evaluation of climate policy measures over the last two decades
An international research team has unveiled the first comprehensive global evaluation of 1,500 climate policy measures from 41 countries across…
OECD statement on the G20 Declaration on International Tax Cooperation
For the first time in its history, G20 Members have agreed a comprehensive stand-alone Tax Declaration, reflecting the transformational achievements…
OECD launches pilot monitoring G7 code of conduct on AI development
The initiative will test a reporting framework to gather information about how organisations developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems align…
OECD: Governments must better engage all citizens to tackle growing gaps in trust
44% of respondents now have low or no trust in their national government, surpassing the 39% of respondents who express…
OECD suggests policy measures driving resilient growth in Austria
Continued reforms to boost productivity, improve social mobility and accelerate climate action would put the country on a stronger growth…
OECD employment at record high, climate transition to cause shifts in labour markets
OECD labour markets remain tight, with total employment higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic and the OECD unemployment rate close…
GPAI and OECD unite to advance coordinated international efforts for trustworthy AI
The OECD and the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) are joining forces to advance an ambitious agenda for implementing…
OECD: Türkiye’s foreign bribery enforcement needs urgent overhaul
Türkiye has substantially increased available corporate fines for foreign bribery and made state-owned enterprises liable for this crime, but its…
OECD: Declining fertility rates put prosperity of future generations at risk
The OECD's Society at a Glance 2024 shows that the total fertility rate dropped from 3.3 children per woman in…
Vorstellung des OECD-Berichts zu Künstlicher Intelligenz in Deutschland
In ihrem Bericht hebt die OECD die gute Ausgangsposition Deutschlands für KI hervor und bescheinigt der Bundesregierung, dass die KI-Strategie der Grundstein dafür war, dass…
OECD Secretary-General on the Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
This week’s Inclusive Framework plenary meeting has clarified the outstanding issues in its ongoing effort to reach agreement on a…
OECD: Growth of digital economy outperforms overall growth
The information and communication technology (ICT) sector grew by an average of 6.3% between 2013 and 2023, about three times…
OECD expects steady global growth for 2024 and 2025 – Germany lagging behind
The global economy is continuing growing at a modest pace, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook. The Economic Outlook projects…
Climate change resilience: OECD sees massive investment needs in sustainable infrastructure to build
A new OECD report details the growing pressure of such climatic events on infrastructure in all sectors, from electricity, communication…
OECD: Luxembourg should build upon achievements to fight foreign bribery
Luxembourg's legislative and institutional reforms are weakened by structural resource issues affecting the entire criminal justice system. In spite of…
OECD warns of key risks from sharp increase in global bond borrowing
“A new macroeconomic landscape of higher inflation and more restrictive monetary policies is transforming bond markets globally at a pace…
OECD: Renewed efforts needed to open markets as trade barriers remained high in 2023
New liberalisation efforts in 2023 contributed to easing regulatory hurdles in some countries, notably as regards infrastructure-related services, such as…
OECD: Growth continuing at a modest pace through 2025, inflation declining
Global growth is holding up, while the pace of growth remains uneven across countries and regions, and inflation is still…
OECD: Italy should boost investment, strengthen ongoing civil justice and competition reforms, and tackle public debt
Italy’s economy has weathered recent crises successfully but is now slowing amid tightening financial conditions. To secure strong and sustainable…
OECD and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to deepen co-operation and support reforms
The OECD and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen…
OECD recommends Spain boost productivity and youth opportunities
Strong government support to businesses and households has helped Spain weather the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and of rising…
Addressing regional disparities: OECD’s call for tailored policies
Over the last two decades, levels of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita have converged across OECD economies, driven in…
Financial education: OECD and EU Commission publish framework for children and youth
The European Commission has today published a joint EU/OECD financial competence framework for children and youth. The framework is designed…
OECD international trade statistics: Trends in second quarter 2023
G20 merchandise trade contracted in value terms in Q2 2023, compared to the previous quarter and measured in current US…
Romania joins the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
Today, Romania’s Ambassador in charge of OECD affairs at the Embassy of Romania in France, Adrian Cosmin Vieriţa, deposited Romania’s…
Iceland must tackle inflation and make the most of immigration, OECD reports
Iceland’s economy is currently one of the fastest growing in the OECD, driven by foreign tourism and strong domestic demand.…
Sweden: Press conference with Minister for Finance and OECD SG
On 14 June, Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson will hold a press conference together with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann to…
New Country Programme: OECD strengthens support for Ukraine
The OECD and the Government of Ukraine today launched a four-year Country Programme that will support Ukraine’s agenda for reform, recovery and…
OECD Economic Survey of Germany: Future focused investment and reform required
Paris, 8 May 2023 The latest OECD Economic Survey of Germany shows how the COVID-19 and energy...
Anti-corruption package: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell
Brussels, 3 May 2023 Check against delivery! This anti-corruption package shows that we are determined...
OECD: Foreign aid surges due to spending caused by Russia’s war
Paris, 12 April 2023 Foreign aid from official donors in 2022 rose to an all-time...
Fair taxation: Deutsches Update zum BEPS-Projekt der OECD
Berlin, 6. April 2023 Das Mehrseitige Übereinkommen vom 24. November 2016 zur Umsetzung steuerabkommensbezogener Maßnahmen...
Bundesregierung: EU und OECD verständigen sich auf neue Regeln für Exportfinanzierung
Berlin, 3. April 2023 Die Europäische Union hat sich mit Mitgliedstaaten der OECD auf neue Regeln...
Nordic labour ministers discuss working life model and the effect of Covid-19 on the labour market
Helsinki, 21 November 2022 The employment ministers of the Nordic Council of Ministers will meet...
Cayman Islands: MEPs hearing on tax transparency
Brussels, 14 November 2022 The hearing, organised by the EP’s subcommittee on tax matters, heard...
Deutscher Wissenschaftsbeirat bewertet OECD-Reform zur Mindeststeuer
Stellungnahme des unabhängigen Wissenschaftlichen Beirats „OECD-Reform der Besteuerung multinationaler Unternehmen – Besteuerung in Marktländern und globale...
Financial literacy: EU Commission and OECD network publish joint framework
Brussels, 11 January 2022 The European Commission and the OECD International Network on Financial Education...
OECD on Austria: Boost labour supply and foster green and digital transitions
20/12/2021 – Austria’s economy is recovering well from the COVID-19 crisis thanks to decisive policy...
OECD releases model rules for domestic implementation of 15% global minimum tax
20/12/2021 – On December 20. 2021, the OECD has published detailed rules to assist in...
EU Commissioner Gentiloni on the OECD global minimum tax and issues of shell entities
Opening remarks by Commissioner Gentiloni at the press conference on the implementation of the OECD...