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W 2016 r., w obliczu bezprecedensowej liczby migrantów o nieuregulowanym statusie i osób ubiegających się o azyl przybywających do UE, Komisja Europejska zaproponowała pakiet reform wspólnego europejskiego systemu azylowego (WESA). W czerwcu 2018 r. Parlament Europejski i prezydencja Rady UE osiągnęły wstępnie szerokie porozumienie wstępne w sprawie kilku propozycji reform. Porozumienie to nie uzyskało jednak wystarczającego poparcia państw członkowskich. Reforma utknęła w martwym punkcie ze względu ...

This study analyses the European Solidarity Corps programme 2021-2027. It covers the early implementation of the programme and provides a description of barriers identified. The main finding is that the implementation of ESC programme has been deemed fairly successful overall, although a number of challenges need to be addressed. The study concludes with a set of recommendations.

The principle of equal opportunities for all is a corner stone of democracy. It implies that, on the basis of the principle of non-discrimination, all people should have opportunities in all areas of life, such as education, employment, advancement or distribution of resources, irrespective of their age, race, gender, religion, ethnic origin or any other individual or group characteristic unrelated to ability, performance or qualifications. All kinds of inequalities affect access to opportunities ...

This Policy Department A study examines precarious employment, its patterns, trends and policy strategies in Europe. It explores the risk of precariousness of different types of contract, using information from EU data analysis and literature review, as well as case studies of eight EU Member States. It finds that there are a range and degrees of risks of precariousness associated with all types of contract, based on key indicators of precariousness.

Differences in reception standards for asylum-seekers and in treatment of beneficiaries of international protection are said to lead to intra-EU movements, placing a considerable burden on Member States with higher reception standards. EU legislation seeks to ensure that reception standards are comparable throughout the EU, to guarantee asylum-seekers' and refugees' fundamental rights and to prevent 'asylum shopping'. However the value of material benefits to be provided remains a Member State competence ...

Active inclusion is a comprehensive policy strategy recognising equal importance to each of the three strands: adequate income support, inclusive labour markets and access to quality services. It also promotes integrated policies to modernising social protection systems. This Policy Department A study analyses policies to enhance the implementation of Active Inclusion policies at European level and in the Member States. It finds that many policy initiatives have been enacted in the last seven years ...

The welfare systems and labour markets of EU member states have been under severe stress during the recent recession which has seen high unemployment and increased poverty rates. In response, many countries have launched structural reforms in these areas in an attempt to promote economic growth and reduce the persistently high unemployment as well as to lower the pressure on public finances from ageing populations.  Social protection and inclusion is a priority for the European Union. In its Europe ...

Upon request of the FEMM committee, this note provides an overview of the existing gender-equality legislation and policies in Italy, focussing on their recent developments and achievements in the last decades. It discusses gender equality in employment, reconciliation of work and family life, presence of women in decision-making positions, recent measures to fight violence against women, and health and reproductive rights. Italy is still far from reaching satisfactory results, in spite of relevant ...

This briefing paper provides an overview of the UK’s economic growth, employment and wage situation, the UK’s recent social and economic reforms and the major issues in the public debate. The notes then focuses on patterns of migration, the rights framework for EU and non-EU migrants, recent policy changes affecting migrants living in the UK and finally key issues in the public debate related to migrants and migration.

This briefing paper provides an overview on the social and employment situation in Ireland. It sets out how the Irish government responded to the financial crisis. In this context, the key measures to combat poverty and social exclusion are presented. Similarly, the authors shed light on the policy priorities of the Irish EU Presidency, beginning in January 2013. Finally, the paper covers the topical issues discussed by the public in the field of employment and social affairs.