Society

Subsidising high energy costs might seem the obvious answer to the cost-of-living crisis—but it’s not.

The splurge of Christmas consumerism, especially in Britain, Kate Pickett writes, is partly driven by status anxiety.

In a Europe of increasingly non-standard employment, social protection for all is more rather than less imperative.

The European Commission’s initiative on long-term care addresses disability yet ignores key aspects of international law.

Measures advanced by trade unions, and trade union involvement, will be key to getting through this crisis.

In a world that is ever more interconnected it is essential to question naturalised dividing lines and build solidarity.

‘Respect’ was a motif of the successful electoral campaign by Germany’s social-democratic leader, Olaf Scholz, in 2021. What’s at stake?

A ‘social taxonomy’ should be developed as a counterpart to the green investment taxonomy, with comprehensive employee involvement.

Lack of action has allowed Greece to build a dark system of pushbacks, surveillance and other fundamental rights violations.

Lesbian feminists gather today for a conference in Budapest facing a ‘gender ideology’ backlash.

Europe must put children first in its response to the conflict in Ukraine.

The G20’s pandemic-preparedness fund risks becoming just another burdensome distraction.

Clapping key workers was one thing—Europe needs to recruit and retain more of them.

Poland’s welcome doesn’t mitigate the upheaval and labour gaps facing refugees.

Social services must be central if the Child Guarantee is to deliver for vulnerable children.

The cost-of-living crisis, Kate Pickett writes, follows a familiar path of hugely unequal burdens.

The European Care Strategy is a step in the right direction but care workers need more.