Last July 22, the European Commission adopted a Communication on the European Pillar of Social Rights. It confirms that the Pillar remains the EU’s social shield and compass for fairness in an age of fast transformation, for a Europe that protects and empowers citizens. The Communication assesses progress made in strengthening social rights across the EU and […]
Cost of living crisis: Europeans expect additional EU measures
The rising cost of living is the most pressing worry for 93 % of Europeans, followed by the threat of poverty and social exclusion (82 %) Recent crises strengthened citizens’ support for the European Union: 72 % believe that their country has benefited from being a member of the EU and 62 % see EU […]
European Parliament: cost-of-living crisis requires targeted support and reforms
Dragoș Pîslaru, a Renew Europe member from Romania and chair of Parliament’s employment and social affairs committee, and Luděk Niedermayer, a Czech EPP member and vice-chair of the economic and monetary affairs committee, spoke live on social media on 23 November about solutions to the cost of living crisis gripping most of Europe. Finding the right […]