Recent developments in Eurostat publications Ulrich Wieland, Unit B6 - Dissemination

Overview Publication strategy 2009 publications Statistics in Focus XML publishing Data releases Statistics Explained 20 May 2009 Dissemination Working Group 19.-20.5.2009, Eurostat publications

Publications strategy Printed statistical books limited to 5-6 flagship publications Strong support for Statistics in Focus and Pocketbooks Pilot project on electronic publications 20 May 2009 Dissemination Working Group 19.-20.5.2009, Eurostat publications

2009 Publications New or modified publications: Eurostat pocketbook in three languages (EN, DE, FR) Promotional leaflet in 22 languages Revised Eurostatistics (pdf only) A5 booklet explaining PEEIs 20 May 2009 Dissemination Working Group 19.-20.5.2009, Eurostat publications

2009 publications II Eurostat yearbook 2009 (EN, FR, DE) Eurostat regional yearbook 2009 (EN, FR, DE) European economic statistics, 2009 edition Environment statistics (new) Taxation trends in the EU, 2009 edition The social situation in the European Union 2009 Climate Change Statistics - An overview (A5 format) 12 pocketbooks 120 Statistics in Focus and 40 Data in Focus Various methodological publications 20 May 2009 Dissemination Working Group 19.-20.5.2009, Eurostat publications

Statistics in Focus A major initiative to improve the Statistics in Focus (SiFs) Objectives: More attractive content More and better statistical analysis More logical structure Better illustration with graphs Standard layout, especially for graphs and tables Systematic use of data code 20 May 2009 Dissemination Working Group 19.-20.5.2009, Eurostat publications

Statistics in Focus II Actions: SiF planning to be approved by the Director’s Meeting Detailed SiF guidelines including recommendations for commentary New training courses for all relevant staff Improved review of all SiFs 20 May 2009 Dissemination Working Group 19.-20.5.2009, Eurostat publications

XML publishing Project is delayed Reasons need to be analysed carefully Outcome of the project is currently unclear Analysis will probably be available at the next Dissemination Working Group 20 May 2009 Dissemination Working Group 19.-20.5.2009, Eurostat publications

Data releases A new project to inform users about important new data releases All major data releases of the coming weeks will be announced on the website A selection will be displayed on the home page Pilot operation was conducted during the first months of this year Final system is about to be implemented on the new website 20 May 2009 Dissemination Working Group 19.-20.5.2009, Eurostat publications

Data releases II 20 May 2009 Dissemination Working Group 19.-20.5.2009, Eurostat publications

Data releases III 20 May 2009 Dissemination Working Group 19.-20.5.2009, Eurostat publications

Thank you for your attention 20 May 2009 Dissemination Working Group 19.-20.5.2009, Eurostat publications