Delivering on social protection for all
Despite the European Pillar of Social Rights, social protection remains patchy for atypical and self-employed workers.
Housing crisis: Europe cannot afford it
Housing may not be an EU competence but the growing affordability crisis across the union demands attention.
Persons with disabilities: removing the barriers
As the European Parliament election looms, it’s time for action on disability policies, not pity.
Not done yet—applying the minimum-wages directive
The directive has already changed the landscape on setting minimum wages and extending collective bargaining.
Violence against women: ‘tradition’ confronts Europe
The European Commission recently proposed that EU accession negotiations be opened with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Codetermination in Spain: chronicle of a death foretold?
A failed initiative to advance democracy at work nevertheless contains lessons for how to pursue the cause.
What is meaningful work? A philosopher’s view
Employees need to feel their work makes a social contribution—which means they need to be involved in its governance.
Decarbonising housing fairly: a sufficiency approach
Housing is a huge source of carbon emissions. But decarbonising it effectively requires a sufficiency lens.
Rethinking the battle against homelessness
Eradicating homelessness starts with seeing beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to homeless people.
European elections: a call for accessibility
More is needed for visually impaired voters—and candidates—to exercise their political rights.
Sex trafficking in Romania and Moldova
The charges faced in Romania by a high-profile ‘influencer’ highlight how the region has become a hub for sex trafficking.
Stepping up the EU agenda on social citizenship
In a more precarious Europe, social protection and minimum-income guarantees must be more strongly embedded.
Social Europe needs a new concept of ‘worker’
The distinction between employed and self-employed is becoming incoherent and outdated.
Rethinking universalism and social rights
Social rights in Europe today require marrying 20th-century universalism with the meeting of diverse, complex needs.
Danger: hazardous medicinal products at work
Healthcare workers will be protected from hazardous drugs by an EU law which had to be transposed by member states by today.
Protecting EU health policy from tobacco lobbying
The European Commission should minimise meetings with the tobacco industry, publicise and fully minute them.
Women leaders in CSOs—overworked, overwhelmed
Fundamental change is needed as many women near burnout, amid mounting social challenges and work-life imbalance.
Universal basic services: road to a just transition
Meeting social needs within planetary boundaries is the alternative to the religion of growth and the populist backlash.
Establishing safe staffing in health and social care
Staff shortages represent a risk to occupational health and an EU directive should mandate member states to address them.
Living conditions: Germany outperforms the US
Gross domestic product is often presented as encapsulating US success. But on broader benchmarks Germany performs better.
Devising devices with accessibility in mind
‘Baking’ accessibility into the household can make the day brighter for everyone.
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