Events

Date: Thursday 8 June 2022

Time: 13:00 -18:00

Venue: European Parliament, Brussels – Room A5E1

Host: MEP Sara Matthieu

In the current times of social and economic turbulence, the importance of social citizenship is particularly visible. However, there is considerable variation within and across European countries in citizens’ exposure to different social risks and in their access to adequate social protection and services when in need.

In many cases differences in the quality of social citizenship in Europe follow particular geographic and socio-demographic patterns. Research and data show that individuals in specific regions or with particular socio-demographic and health characteristics face a stronger degree of disadvantage.

Based on the research conducted as part of the EUROSHIP project, this conference will present an up-to-date picture of poverty and social exclusion in Europe and make recommendations. It will provide an overview of statistical indicators and unique qualitative information about the many consequences of poverty and social exclusion in the lives of individuals from different European welfare and industrial relations systems.

The conference will centre on three key questions:

• Who are the poor and socially excluded in Europe today and what does it mean in the lives of affected citizens?
• Do current European social and labour market initiatives and policy instruments offer efficient tools to mitigate the effects of economic and social exclusion?
• What else should the European Union and national governments do to strengthen social citizenship for individuals at risk of poverty and social exclusion in the future?

To attend please register here