Social Inclusion in the EU
Rights, Welfare, and Anti-poverty Policies
It is a core mission of the EU to help less developed European countries and regions, as well as the most vulnerable individuals, to catch up and reduce the economic, social, and territorial disparities that still exist within the Union."
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While economic theory and empirical evidence on human capital affirm the positive effects of education and training on productivity and economic growth, there is a tendency to treat skills enhancement as a universal remedy for labor market inefficiencies. A Policy Brief by Pietro Galeone
The fight against poverty is not a new one. It has been a feature of national policies and academic research for many decades. However, the ways in which a State fights against poverty have changed over time, continuously evolving to approach new challenges through the adoption of new tools and policies.
As Europe begins to face the start of its own relationship with fentanyl, it is paramount that policymakers learn from the lessons of American and Australia in crafting their response. Policymakers need to bear in mind that drug users are consumers who will respond to the changing economic environment wrought by their efforts.
"I live in Milan, I vote for Europe." This is the name of the initiative through which the Municipality of Milan, the European Parliament, and the Institute for European Policymaking at Bocconi University worked together to chat with Milanese residents about Europe.
C’è una sorta di meccanismo “Comma 22” che alle elezioni europee si declina così: i giovani sentono la politica come distante dai loro problemi e per questo votano meno, ma proprio perché votano meno la politica dà loro meno peso. Come si risolve?
On December 200,2023, The European Parliament and the Council agreed on five key proposals of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum proposed by the EU Commission in September 2020 and aimed at creating a uniform system of regulations and policies around migration and asylum for the EU. The main aim of the new pact was to replace the Dublin system which relied heavily on first-country-of-entry criteria creating a burden for frontline member states.
Without a serious change in the regulations, or a substantial investment in the bureaucratic capacity and the infrastructure for migrants, Dublin is bound to be more real on paper than in practice and many ports of entry are likely to remain in a constant state of emergency.
The EU directives on Women on Boards and on Pay Transparency have a clear objective: to reduce gender gaps in European countries. Assessing their effectiveness requires a thorough understanding of the outcomes of similar policies based on research.