The general life expectancy of the Chinese is expected to rise to 80 years in the next five years. This was unthinkable when “barefoot doctors” were still treating farmers.
By Johnny Erling
The ECJ considers the EU Minimum Wage Directive to be largely compatible with EU law. This opens the door for potential further legislation.
By Alina Leimbach
It is to be the EU’s first poverty strategy – and a very ambitious one at that. Poverty is to be “eradicated” in the 27 member states by 2050. Previous attempts have failed.
By Alina Leimbach
Employee representatives in EU-wide companies will have more rights in future. Following agreement in the trilogue, the Council has now formally approved the corresponding amendment to the law. This was the final step for it to come into force.
By Marion Bergermann
The debate over Parliament’s own-initiative report on the 28th regime for European startups highlights the difficult balance between harmonization goals and political feasibility.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
The Social Demoracts want to promote electric mobility through social leasing. The cars are to be made available to disadvantaged households that need a car but cannot currently afford an electric car.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
For the first time, the EU is tackling the issue of affordable housing with its own strategy. However, the timetable is tight – and has even been brought forward once again by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It remains to be seen how much the plan can achieve.
By Alina Leimbach
Affordable housing is a pressing issue in large parts of Europe. The EU Commission wants to address it with an action plan. Returns must be combined with social responsibility, said Housing Commissioner Jørgensen.
By Okan Bellikli
The European Social Fund is "one of the best labor market instruments we have," says Bavarian Minister of Social Affairs Ulrike Scharf. And this is precisely what she sees as jeopardized by the EU Commission's current plans.
By Alina Leimbach
Little content, insufficient parliamentary involvement: The European Parliament coordinators are threatening to abstain from supporting the new Porto Social Declaration.
By Alina Leimbach
