Europe’s social agenda: raising the game
The Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU has set the social-policy ambition for the next European Commission to follow.
Frank Vandenbroucke
EU social agenda beyond 2024—no time to waste
As a high-level group on social protection and welfare reports, Belgium’s social-affairs minister advances the next EU social agenda.
European citizens back unemployment reinsurance
An unemployment reinsurance scheme benefiting countries hit by asymmetric shocks attracts what to some will be surprising support across the EU. Experts argue that European
From The Gothenburg Social Summit To A European Social Union
On 17 November, the European Parliament, Council and Commission proclaimed a European Pillar of Social Rights in Gothenburg. The launch of the Pillar signals a