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Spotlight on social justice
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Social and economic wellbeing are key priorities for Europeans. That’s according to two recent surveys from the European Parliament, focusing on citizens’ priorities for the Parliament, and European Commission, focusing on Europeans' opinions about the EU budget. Over 40 % of respondents in both surveys believe the EU should prioritise actions that address the cost of living, employment, social affairs and public health.
As outlined in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union, the Union’s aim is to promote peace, its values and the wellbeing of its peoples. The EU is determined to ensure economic and social progress for all. It supports and complements Member States’ actions to promote employment, strengthen working conditions and tackle inequalities and social exclusion.
The European Pillar of Social Rights sets out a list of 20 principles that guide the EU’s social policies. In line with those principles, the EU has implemented several actions that aim to ensure:
Recently, the European Commission has proposed initiatives that seek to strengthen Europeans’ social and economic wellbeing. These include a roadmap to create and maintain quality jobs, including by ensuring fairness and modernisation in workplaces and supporting workers and employers in the green, digital and demographic transitions. Increasing the supply of affordable, sustainable and quality housing across Europe is the objective of another proposal, which focuses on supporting innovation in the construction sector and mobilising public and private investment among others. A third strategy, aiming to secure a prosperous future for forthcoming generations across the EU, sets out a number of actions including developing an intergenerational fairness index to measure how well countries are protecting the future of younger and future generations.
Our April newsletter puts the spotlight on social justice.
Enjoy the good reads!
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From Gothenburg to Porto: Upward convergence through the European pillar of social rights
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How can Europe ensure that no one is left behind in the green and digital transitions? Discover how the European Pillar of Social Rights can drive fairer wages, better job quality and stronger social protection. Learn how the EU can tackle inequality, support workers and build an inclusive future.
Available in English - PDF
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Unequal wealth: Exploring socioeconomic disparities across the EU
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Why does wealth inequality persist in the EU and what can be done? This study examines wealth inequality trends across EU Member States, using data from the European Central Bank’s Household Finance and Consumption Survey. Read about disparities in wealth across gender, age and income — with single mothers, older women and low-income households facing the greatest financial vulnerability. Learn about targeted policies, like energy-efficient housing and financial literacy programmes, that offer solutions.
Available in English - PDF
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Youth access to affordable and quality housing: A comparative analysis of national policies
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The European Affordable Housing Plan was launched in December 2025, and its aim is to support national authorities in bringing affordable housing to all Europeans. With 27 % of people aged 15-29 living in overcrowded housing versus 17 % of the total population, data points to a particularly critical housing situation for young people. From monthly allowances to tax deductions, take a look at some of the policy measures already in place in Europe to help young people access affordable and quality housing.
Available in English - PDF
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Intergenerational fairness: The future of Europe as seen by EU citizens
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Through the analysis of 700 stories selected from a larger dataset of 4.015 citizen contributions gathered through the #OurFutures initiative, discover the voices of EU citizens sharing their visions for a fairer, greener and healthier Europe. From climate action to social justice, explore what really matters to citizens and their optimism for the future.
Available in English - PDF
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Gender Equality Index 2025: Sharper data for a changing world
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The Gender Equality Index was launched in 2013, and since then it has become a vital benchmarking tool for shaping policy discussions and guiding decisions. Discover the latest figures and read how rapid global changes, including the green and digital transitions, a changing world of work, increasing demographic imbalances and emerging health challenges, are reshaping opportunities for gender equality.
Available in English - PDF
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The LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026-2030
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Read how the European Commission’s LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030 reaffirms the EU’s commitment to equality, protection and inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people, with a special focus on combating hate-motivated violence and harassment.
Available in English - PDF
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Addressing transport poverty: The role of EU policy and funding instruments
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Imagine being unable to access essential services, work, or social activities due to limited transportation options. This is the reality of transport poverty, which disproportionately affects vulnerable groups such as low-income earners, older people, and people with disabilities. Explore three key dimensions of transport poverty: availability, accessibility, and affordability, and its far-reaching consequences on individuals and communities. Discover how transport poverty can limit opportunities. Learn more about this critical issue and potential solutions to create a more inclusive and equitable transportation system.
Available in English - PDF
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The role of healthcare in reducing inequalities and poverty in the EU
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Learn how public healthcare shapes a fairer EU. This report highlights how public healthcare can reduce inequalities and poverty, by ensuring that every individual — regardless of their financial means — can access the healthcare they need.
Available in English - PDF
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Living with disability in Europe: what open data shows
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In the EU, nearly one in four people aged 16 and older report long-term limitations in daily activities. Yet barriers in schools, workplaces, public spaces and online services can make participation harder. Using open data from Eurostat and the European Commission’s eGovernment Benchmark 2025, this story looks at three dimensions of inclusion – economic security, digital accessibility and social belonging – and how they differ across Member States.
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In your language
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History of the Council of the European Union and of the European Council: From their foundation to the present day
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The Council of the European Union and the European Council are key players in the EU’s decision-making process. This publication traces their history from their origins, through the Lisbon Treaty (2009) and the United Kingdom’s departure from the EU (2020), to the present day. It looks at the events from a legal and political perspective and is intended for anyone interested in the history of European integration.
Available in all official languages of the EU - PDF
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Also out recently
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The Global Gateway strategy
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Are you curious about how the Global Gateway strategy creates stronger and sustainable connections between Europe and the world? Explore this selection of high-impact projects – spanning digital, climate and energy, transport, health, education and research – and discover how they seek to deliver tangible benefits for the EU and its partners.
Available in English and French - PDF
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How can a data space inform public policies? Insights from the Data Space for Skills
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A recent webinar from the data.europa academy explores the development and implementation of the Data Space for Skills. The project aims to make European skills and labour market data more accessible and improve our understanding of skills needs at regional, national, and EU level. As part of the broader European approach to common data spaces, the project contributes to more transparent, data‑driven decision making in the field of skills and employment.
Learn how AI-powered tools can be used to identify skills gaps, recommend targeted training and help training providers adapt to emerging labour market needs, enabling more personalised learning pathways.
Follow the Publications Office’s YouTube channel to stay updated on upcoming webinars and new learning content!
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