Latest update of the MISSOC information (as of July 2021) on national social protection systems now available
Updated information on social protection systems in all EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – including brief descriptions...
EPIC publishes annual thematic report exploring how EU Member States supported working families during COVID-19 in 2020
The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) has published a new report exploring how EU Member States supported working...
2021 Annual Report of the Social Protection Committee now available
The annual report by the Social Protection Committee (SPC) provides an overview of the impact of the decisive action taken...
EU Parliament’s action for fair minimum wages in the EU
MEPs welcomed the proposal for adequate wages across the EU and adopted a negotiating mandate on 25 November 2021. After Council establishes...
Social policy developments in Cyprus and Romania
Two new ESPN Flash reports prepared by the European Social Policy Network (ESPN) are now available and provide information on...
New rules for fair minimum wages in the EU
A minimum wage should ensure a decent standard of living Collective bargaining should be strengthened in countries where it covers...
A new research note explores the state of play of school meals provisions across the EU
Providing effective access to adequate nutrition for all children is one of the objectives of the European Child Guarantee. The...
EPIC publishes research note exploring access to healthcare services for homeless children and young people
The research note draws on evidence from over 30 academic studies, to inform policymakers and other stakeholders about the merits and...
Fair and equal social protection for riders, drivers and other platform workers
New kinds of jobs should have the same level of social protection afforded to traditional employees If there are legal...
Social protection and inclusion policy responses to the COVID-19 crisis
The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) Action Plan published by the Commission on 4 March 2021 draws attention to the significant...