Shane Markowitz, author at Social Europe

Combating inflation: the case for one-off wealth taxes

Monetary tightening only risks recession, whereas fiscal measures can set Europe on a sustainable recovery path.

Must try harder: recovering from educational inequality

School closures during the pandemic have hit socially excluded students hard. The EU needs to ensure every child can reach their potential.

The ecological transition is the new mission for Europe

Shane Markowitz

If once a peace project, the mission for Europe today is a safe ecological transition—the Green Deal the antidote to a malaise apparent long before the pandemic.

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Join the conference “Healthy mind, stronger Europe”

On World Mental Health Day, 10 October, join us for the conference “Healthy mind, stronger Europe”, where we’ll put forward real, progressive solutions.
Despite growing awareness of its impact on all our lives, mental health has yet to gain the momentum it deserves in EU policymaking. The latest EU budget and Commission mandate still fall short on policy work on mental health that reflects progressive values - including gender mainstreaming.
Bringing together policymakers, practitioners, academics and civil society, this event presents the results of three expert groups that have been working on concrete recommendations.