The EU treaties make it clear, wellbeing is a core objective. However, our current economic system, designed to promote economic growth, is neither inclusive nor sustainable. Why is our economic system missing the mark? Research examining the relationship between income and…
Joint us online on 22 October for the official launch of the online training course “Self-care and care competences for informal caregivers”, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe with the support of the European Union…
The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) supports Member States to strengthen and build resilient long-term care systems. Under the facility, reforms and investments in long-term care across Member States amount to EUR 8.1 billion. According to this thematic analysis recently…
Eurofound has launched a new report that investigates the situation of unpaid carers, focusing on their characteristics and the type of care and support they provide. It also examines their time-use patterns, well-being, and the challenges they face. The report…
Today, the Federation of European Social Employers and the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) sign the Framework of Actions on Retention & Recruitment in Social Services. The agreement is the first major achievement of the European Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Social…
The European Commission recently announced to the publication of the Monitoring Framework for the Council Recommendation on Access to Affordable High-Quality Long-Term Care. Developed by the European Commission and the Indicators Sub-Group of the Social Protection Committee throughout 2023–2024, this…
OECD has launched a new Working Paper on how access to Long-Term Care is managed across countries. As populations age, the demand for long-term care (LTC), encompassing a range of personal care and assistance services, is steadily increasing across OECD…
Horizon Europe is the research and innovation programme of the EU for the period 2021-2027. The aims of Cluster 1 'Health' include improving and protecting the health and well-being of citizens of all ages by generating new knowledge, developing innovative…
Gender equality is a fundamental right for all and a fundamental value of the EU. The roadmap for women’s rights, adopted in March 2025, sets out a long-term vision for fully achieving women’s rights in Europe. To help turn this…
The EPSR Action Plan public consultation has just been published. The European Pillar of Social Rights (‘Pillar’) is the EU’s blueprint for a fairer and more inclusive Social Europe that protects its citizens while contributing to better living and working…
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