Delivering on social protection for all
Despite the European Pillar of Social Rights, social protection remains patchy for atypical and self-employed workers.
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Despite the European Pillar of Social Rights, social protection remains patchy for atypical and self-employed workers.
Housing may not be an EU competence but the growing affordability crisis across the union demands attention.
As the European Parliament election looms, it’s time for action on disability policies, not pity.
The directive has already changed the landscape on setting minimum wages and extending collective bargaining.
The European Commission recently proposed that EU accession negotiations be opened with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
A failed initiative to advance democracy at work nevertheless contains lessons for how to pursue the cause.
Employees need to feel their work makes a social contribution—which means they need to be involved in its governance.
Ian Gough, Stefan Horn, Charlotte Rogers and Rebecca Tunstall
Housing is a huge source of carbon emissions. But decarbonising it effectively requires a sufficiency lens.
Eradicating homelessness starts with seeing beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to homeless people.
More is needed for visually impaired voters—and candidates—to exercise their political rights.
The charges faced in Romania by a high-profile ‘influencer’ highlight how the region has become a hub for sex trafficking.
In a more precarious Europe, social protection and minimum-income guarantees must be more strongly embedded.
The distinction between employed and self-employed is becoming incoherent and outdated.
Social rights in Europe today require marrying 20th-century universalism with the meeting of diverse, complex needs.
Healthcare workers will be protected from hazardous drugs by an EU law which had to be transposed by member states by today.
The European Commission should minimise meetings with the tobacco industry, publicise and fully minute them.
Fundamental change is needed as many women near burnout, amid mounting social challenges and work-life imbalance.
Meeting social needs within planetary boundaries is the alternative to the religion of growth and the populist backlash.
Staff shortages represent a risk to occupational health and an EU directive should mandate member states to address them.
Gross domestic product is often presented as encapsulating US success. But on broader benchmarks Germany performs better.
‘Baking’ accessibility into the household can make the day brighter for everyone.