Combating Poverty And Social Exclusion In European Union Law

Author : Ane Aranguiz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000563528

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Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion in European Union Law by Ane Aranguiz Pdf

This book examines the potential role of European Union law in combating poverty and social exclusion in the European Union. Anti-poverty strategies have been part of the European Union agenda for decades. Most saliently, over a decade ago, the EU’s Member States pledged to lift 20 million people out of poverty. In spite of this commitment, the EU did not even meet a quarter of this target, and over 113 million people still were at risk of poverty and social exclusion by the end of 2020. This book addresses the incongruence between a quite developed EU policy strategy and a well-embedded legal objective on the one hand, and the lack of direct legal action on the other. Analysing the role of social policy instruments, fundamental rights, and the constitutional framework of the European Union, it makes a detailed case for a contribution of EU law to the policy objective of combating poverty and social exclusion. Drawing on work in law, politics, social policy and economics, this book will interest scholars and policymakers in the areas of EU law, labour and social security, human rights, political science and social and public policy.

Author : Matti Heikkilä,Susan Kuivalainen
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287149372

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Using Social Benefits to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion by Matti Heikkilä,Susan Kuivalainen Pdf

This volume explores the nature and scope of the problem of poverty, examines the political responses to poverty (examples of different countries); and investigates the existence and use of various definitions and thresholds applied to poverty in policy making . It also examines the variations within income transfers, i.e. social benefits designed to prevent or alleviate poverty and material hardship and explores the effectiveness of benefit schemes in reducing poverty.--Publisher's description.

Author : Kenneth A. Armstrong
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199278374

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Governing Social Inclusion by Kenneth A. Armstrong Pdf

The Treaty of Amsterdam committed EU member states to tackle social exclusion. This book aims to explore, from an inter-disciplinary perspective, the possibilities and limitations of the attempts by the EU to co-ordinate and 'Europeanize' member states' strategies and policies.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3843329176

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Combating poverty and social exclusion : a statistical portrait of the European Union by Anonim Pdf

Author : Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0367589427

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Fighting Poverty and Social Exclusion in the Eu by Taylor & Francis Group Pdf

In the field of anti-poverty policies, the interplay between the Europe 2020 overarching strategy and the 'Semester' have marked major discontinuity vis-à-vis the Open Method of Coordination for social protection and social inclusion (Social OMC) of the Lisbon phase. This book therefore asks whether and how Europe matters in the fight against poverty and social exclusion by assessing the emergence and possible institutionalisation of a European multi-level, multi-stakeholder and integrated policy arena in the new institutional framework. Supranational developments, multi-level interactions, as well as the strategy effects at the national level are analysed in six European countries - Belgium, Germany, Italy, Poland, UK and Sweden - with the aim to identify the key factors affecting the implementation of the Europe 2020 anti-poverty strategy. This book will be of key interest to students, scholars and practitioners in social policy, political science and European governance, and more broadly to European Union politics, European integrations studies, sociology and economics.

Author : Council of Europe
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9287173362

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Redefining and Combating Poverty by Council of Europe Pdf

We are at a point in history where economic inequalities are more widespread each day. The situation of extreme poverty experienced by the majority of the populations in developing countries ("Third World" countries) often coincides with an absence of democracy and the violation of the most fundamental rights. But in so-called "First World" countries a non-negligible proportion of inhabitants also live in impoverished conditions (albeit mainly "relative" poverty) and are denied their rights. The European situation, which this publication aims to analyse, is painful: the entire continent is afflicted by increasing poverty and consequently by the erosion of living conditions and social conflicts.The economic and financial crisis has resulted in the loss of millions of jobs, and created job insecurity for many still working. Economic insecurity raises social tensions, aggravating xenophobia, for instance. Yet the economic and financial crisis could present a good opportunity to rethink the economic and social system as a whole. Indeed, poverty in modern societies has never been purely a question of lack of wealth. It is therefore urgent today to devise a new discourse on poverty. In pursuit of this goal, the Council of Europe is following up this publication in the framework of the project "Human rights of people experiencing poverty", co-financed by the European Commission.

Author : Marlier, Eric,Atkinson, Tony
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781847421722

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The EU and social inclusion by Marlier, Eric,Atkinson, Tony Pdf

Social cohesion is one of the declared objectives of the European Union and, with some 16% of EU citizens at risk of poverty, the need to fight poverty and social exclusion continues as a major challenge. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the EU Social Inclusion Process, the means by which it hopes to meet this objective, and explores the challenges ahead at local, regional, national and EU levels. It sets out concrete proposals for taking the Process forward. The book provides a unique analysis of policy formulation and assessment. Setting out the evolution and current state of EU cooperation in social policy, it examines what can be learned about poverty and social exclusion from the EU commonly agreed indicators. Taking the position of outside, but informed, observers, the authors explore the further development of the common indicators, including the implications of Enlargement, and consider the challenges of advancing the Social Inclusion Process - strengthening policy analysis, embedding the Process in domestic policies and making it more effective. Proposing the setting of targets and restructuring of National Action Plans and their implementation, they emphasise the need for widespread ownership of the Process at domestic and EU level and for it to demonstrate significant progress in reducing poverty and social exclusion. The book will be invaluable to academics, students and policy-makers at sub-national, national and EU levels as well as to social partners, and NGOs working towards a more inclusive society.

Author : Kevin P. O'Kelly,Caroline Corr,Council of Europe,Danielle Dierckx,Committee of Experts on Improving the Situation of Low-income Workers (CS-LIW),Committee of Experts on Empowerment of People Experiencing Extreme Poverty (CS-PEP),European Committee for Social Cohesion
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789287168429

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Strengthening Social Cohesion by Kevin P. O'Kelly,Caroline Corr,Council of Europe,Danielle Dierckx,Committee of Experts on Improving the Situation of Low-income Workers (CS-LIW),Committee of Experts on Empowerment of People Experiencing Extreme Poverty (CS-PEP),European Committee for Social Cohesion Pdf

Poverty has become a challenge for European societies. Employment is often considered to be a key route out of poverty, whereas unemployment is seen as a major cause of poverty and social exclusion. Employment does not prevent poverty among the working population, however, and low-income employment has become an important policy issue in Europe. Empowerment of those experiencing extreme poverty in their daily life is one strategy to combat this phenomenon. Empowerment provides individuals living in poverty with the tools which enhance their ability to deal with the situation. This publication is designed to assist policy makers and service providers at national and local levels to develop effective strategies to improve the situation of low-income workers and to empower people experiencing extreme poverty in Europe. it is an important contribution To The implementation of the Council of Europe's Revised Social Cohesion Strategy, As well as To The European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, launched by the European Union in 2010.

Author : Mary E. Daly,European Committee for Social Cohesion
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287149852

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Access to Social Rights in Europe by Mary E. Daly,European Committee for Social Cohesion Pdf

The Council of Europe is convinced of the need to improve access to social rights as a key means of combating poverty and social exclusion and in promoting social cohesion. The report on access to social rights in Europe is mainly based on the results of the activities related to access to employment, social protection and housing, as well as relevant work carried out within the Council of Europe in the fields of health and education. This report analyses the obstacles impeding access to different social rights within and across a range of fields. It also gives examples of how obstacles are being overcome, examines integrated measures implemented in the member states of the Council of Europe and identifies the principles on which measures to improve access to social rights should be based. Finally, the report develops cross-sectoral policy guidelines aimed at facilitating access to social rights.

Author : David G. Mayes,Jos Berghman,Robert Salais
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025787669

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Social Exclusion and European Policy by David G. Mayes,Jos Berghman,Robert Salais Pdf

This work analyzes exclusion, a pressing social problem. It discusses what can be achieved by European countries working together and pooling experiences, showing that not only is social exclusion ill-defined, but that there are many differing concepts of social exclusion across Europe.

Author : Matteo Jessoula,Ilaria Madama
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1315680130

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Fighting Poverty and Social Exclusion in the EU by Matteo Jessoula,Ilaria Madama Pdf

In the field of anti-poverty policies, the interplay between the Europe 2020 overarching strategy and the 'Semester' have marked major discontinuity vis-à-vis the Open Method of Coordination for social protection and social inclusion (Social OMC) of the Lisbon phase. This book therefore asks whether and how Europe matters in the fight against poverty and social exclusion by assessing the emergence and possible institutionalisation of a European multi-level, multi-stakeholder and integrated policy arena in the new institutional framework. Supranational developments, multi-level interactions, as well as the strategy effects at the national level are analysed in six European countries - Belgium, Germany, Italy, Poland, UK and Sweden - with the aim to identify the key factors affecting the implementation of the Europe 2020 anti-poverty strategy. This book will be of key interest to students, scholars and practitioners in social policy, political science and European governance, and more broadly to European Union politics, European integrations studies, sociology and economics.

Author : International Labour Organisation
Publisher : International Labour Organization
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9221148394

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Minimum Income Schemes in Europe by International Labour Organisation Pdf

This book investigates the paradox of rich countries of Western Europe, who have high levels of poverty whilst proclaiming its eradication as one of the primary social and economic goals. It looks at how policies often do not achieve their goals, why countries need mechanisms to reduce wage inequality and why they choose to provide universal benefits instead of systems of selective benefits targeted at the poor. Along with cross-countries comparisons, the volume also presents analysis of the minimum income in France, Portugal, Italy, Finland, Ireland, Belgium, and Greece.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : European Union countries
ISBN : UVA:X004854880

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Joint Report on Social Inclusion by Anonim Pdf

This report contains the second generation of National Action Plans against poverty and social exclusion which have been prepared by the Member States and constitute a strong political acknowledgement, three years after the Lisbon Summit, of the continuing challenge to ensure social inclusion across the European Union.

Author : Council of Europe
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UVA:X004641017

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Promoting the Policy Debate on Social Exclusion from a Comparative Perspective by Council of Europe Pdf

This publication contains the initial results from work undertaken by the Network of Social Researchers into current research practices on social policies designed to promote social inclusion and combat poverty throughout Europe. It presents the background papers and discussions of a workshop held in June 2001 to discuss and compare the approaches adopted by eastern and western European states, as well as Nordic countries and other EU members.

Author : European Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : European Union countries
ISBN : 9279207075

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The European Platform Against Poverty and Social Exclusion by European Commission Pdf

"The EU has identified restoring economic growth and providing more and better jobs as key factors in fighting poverty. In order to help achieve this, the European Commission proposes establishing a European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion. This Communication sets out the challenges presented by poverty and exclusion and outlines the contribution of different policies to reducing poverty and increasing inclusion. It goes on to identify a number of associated actions and to explain the design and the content of the Platform."--Editor.