European Statistical System report 2012 - Products Statistical Books

The aim of the first report by the European Statistical System, "ESS Report", is to allow its readers an insider's view into the world of European statistics, produced and disseminated by the ESS. The Report presents an overview of the most important developments in European Statistics in 2012. It presents the organisation and structure of the ESS, shows its key achievements in 2012 and sheds light on an increasingly important area of statistical production – the measurement of well-being of EU citizens. Denmark and Cyprus summarise the main results of their European Council Presidencies, and the role and aims of the European Statistical Programme for the years 2013-2017 are explained. The final article focuses on the ESS strategy, which aims at making the system stronger for the future.