In 2020, 24.2% of children (less than 18 years old) in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion compared with 21.7% of adults (18–64) and 20.4% of older people (65 or over). Factors influencing the risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU in 2020 included: work intensity: 71.9% of the population aged less than […]
The demographic decline of Europe’s regions is accentuating
Demographic change can pose a major challenge for the EU. The European Parliament has examined the causes and possible solutions around this issue. The population dynamic in the EU has an impact on various aspects of life, from economic and social repercussions to cultural and environmental effects. Though the full consequences of the Covid-19 crisis are still […]
Two postdoctoral positions in Demography / Sociology in Spain
Two postdoctoral appointments are offered for social scientists with excellent analytical and writing skills who have recently completed their PhD or will defend by the summer of 2021. The selected candidates will be invited to join the project “Sexual Minorities and Inequality of Opportunity”. The MINEQ project is funded by the European Research Council as […]