Social Europe articles on politics

Protecting the health and safety of all workers in the care economy is essential, but for this to become a reality major changes are needed.

If the sensitising impact of ‘Black Lives Matter’ is not to ebb, a new European narrative and concrete actions are needed.

At the height of the pandemic workers in critical occupations enjoyed nightly public applause. Now they need longer-term, concrete appreciation.

It is sometimes suggested social-democratic parties are torn between ‘communitarian’ workers and ‘cosmopolitan’ professionals—but it’s not so simple.

Reconciliation of procedural and distributive justice in the EU hinges on citizens’ support.

A framework agreement between the social partners should ensure job security and worker involvement are prioritised across the European Union.

Mandatory activation conditions for social-assistance recipients should be suspended during the pandemic.