Employment and Social Policies of the Euro Area 2020

by name voted on 21.10.2020

Summary

A resolution addressing the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in the euro area, calling for increased social investment and stronger protections for vulnerable workers.

9 21.10.2020

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health

economy

taxation

education

human rights

social policy

social security

administrative reform

public finance and budget policy

employment and working conditions

Key points

The resolution highlights the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the euro area, forecasting significant GDP contraction.
There is an urgent call for massive investment in social infrastructure, estimated at approximately 192 billion euros.
The document advocates for the creation of an EU child guarantee to combat child poverty and social exclusion.
It emphasizes the need to protect precarious workers, including those on temporary contracts or in platform work, by ensuring universal access to social protection.

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Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the employment and social policies of the euro area 2020 Employment and social policies of the euro area 2020

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