According to the European Commission, low- and middle-income households are expected to face a 12% increase in living costs. As we have been hearing from our members and their members, the rise in the cost of living we have already seen in recent months is simply unaffordable, putting them at increased risk of poverty and social exclusion. 

The European Commission’s 2023 Autumn Package offers important guidance on how Member States should try to tackle some of these challenges in the coming year. With the support of our members, Social Platform provided input on the social...