๐ต๐ถ Care gained increased focus during the pandemic, and will continue to do so, as the demographic transition significantly impacts the use & provision of care services.
For that reason, #EurofoundTopics highlights #Care this week.
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Care
Improved access to quality and affordable childcare and elderly care can help to facilitate the European Commissionโs goals to increase employment, particularly the participation of women and older workers in the labour market. The European Pillar of Social Rights puts a strong focus on care,
#EurofoundTopics week on #MinimumWage concludes with this vitally important quote from Eurofound's Christine Aumayr.
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Minimum wage hikes struggle to offset inflation
As the EU economy advanced its recovery following the pandemic, the high rate of inflation throughout 2022 meant that wage setting actors made their decisions
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How much has the #MinimumWage increased in your country in the last year?
๐ Take a look below, and read our annual review of minimum wages in Europe 2023 here: https://ow.ly/88TZ50PrTWI
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Minimum wages in 2023: Annual review
The 2023 annual review of minimum wages was prepared in the context of unprecedented inflation across Europe. While this led to hefty increases in nominal wage rates in many countries, it was in many cases not enough to maintain workersโ purchasing power. Based on developments over the last decade,
#EurofoundTopics turns its focus this week to minimum wage.
Rising inflation in the last year has made increases in minimum wages more relevant than ever.
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Minimum wage
InfographicMost EU Member States have a statutory national minimum wage in place, although its level, adjustment mechanisms and coverage vary. Austria, Denmark, Finland, Italy and Sweden have minimum wages set within collective agreements, while Cyprus has statutory rates for different
The physical & mental health effects of rising temperatures are hugely significant.
It is yet another reason why we must ensure the #EuropeanGreenDeal secures a #JustTransition!
๐ฐ Read more from Tina Weber in our recent research paper: https://ow.ly/tU9250PlCy8
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Impact of climate change and climate policies on living conditions,
This paper presents an analytical summary of current academic and policy literature on the impact of climate change and policies to manage the transition to a carbon-neutral economy on four key domains: employment, working conditions, social dialogue and living conditions. It maps the main
#EurofoundTopics turns to look at migration, which has become increasingly relevant in the last decade.
Integration, supports & the social impact of migration are some areas we focus on in our research.
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Migration and mobility
The EU, governments and the social partners face many challenges associated with internal mobility in practice. The European Parliament resolution of 20 May 2021 focuses on the impacts of EU rules on the free movements of workers and services, promoting intra-EU mobility as a tool to match labour
#EurofoundTopics takes a look at the #JustTransition this week.
Our research looks at this from numerous perspectives, such as the impacts on the labour market, living conditions and social services.
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Just Transition
A Just Transition at European level focuses on two core issues for transition, moving towards a green and digital Europe where no one will be left behind. As a committed party to the Paris Climate Agreement, the EU submitted its long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategy to the
๐ Take a look at three potential scenarios of the #JustTransition. We must ensure a successful, fair & equitable transition.
๐ Read more in our report - The transition to a climate-neutral economy: Exploring the socioeconomic impacts - https://ow.ly/C5E050PlB7F
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The transition to a climate-neutral economy: Exploring the
The EUโs transition to a climate-neutral economy requires nothing short of a clean industrial revolution. This report explores the potential socioeconomic implications of such fundamental change for different European regions and population groups, following a foresight approach. Scenario-focused
Housing First policies are effective in assisting homeless people or people who are about to become so, but they need to be scaled up significantly.
๐ฐ Read more from Hans Dubois in the recent blog - 'How to prevent a #housing crisis': https://ow.ly/gBvZ50PcH9I
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How to prevent a housing crisis
Spiralling housing costs are causing despair across the EU. The situation is making people anxious that they will lose their accommodation or become homeless;
Ireland has the highest rate (91%) of people living in a house in the ๐ช๐บ, while Spain has the highest rate (66%) of people living in a flat.
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Unaffordable and inadequate housing in Europe
Unaffordable housing is a matter of great concern in the EU. It leads to homelessness, housing insecurity, financial strain and inadequate housing. It also prevents young people from leaving their family home. These problems affect peopleโs health and well-being, embody unequal living conditions
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