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

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

3. 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 , Eurostat publications

4. 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 , Eurostat publications

5. 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 , Eurostat publications

6. 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 , Eurostat publications

7. 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 , Eurostat publications

8. 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 , Eurostat publications

9. 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 , Eurostat publications

10. Data releases II
20 May 2009
Dissemination Working Group , Eurostat publications

11. Data releases III
20 May 2009
Dissemination Working Group , Eurostat publications

12. Thank you for your attention
20 May 2009
Dissemination Working Group , Eurostat publications