… are individuals who are employed and earn less than their partners. They represent the majority of working women in … taxation of income from labour and government spending on social welfare benefits have similar effects on labour … A growth-friendly tax structure could go hand-in-hand with social equity if tax reforms are adequately designed. Fiscal …
… women and men to participate more actively in all areas of social life. In particular, flexible working arrangements can … Commission launched a first stage consultation with EU social partner organisations on how to improve work–life … parental leave and part-time work, and invites the socialpartners to identify possible improvements to existing …
… strategies Climate change is a complex environmental and social issue, affecting a world that is characterised by, and … women-headed households due to gender gaps in income and social and economic resources. Women and men living in Europe … can be partly explained by gendered socialisation and the social roles assigned to, and performed by, women and men. …
… coerced into committing crimes by abusing and controlling partners, but this aspect is barely recognised in the … are also discriminated against due to their economic and social status According to the Council of Europe, belonging … barriers that discriminate against women Cultural and social expectations and values may prevent women from seeking …
… the fisheries sector. This category includes spouses, life partners, mothers, sisters and daughters, who play an active … This status, when available, gives women access to social benefits which in turn provide cover during maternity leave, pension rights, training and many other social benefits. However, this status is not yet available to …
… the European Union (EU) devotes 5 articles to “economic, social and territorial cohesion” (Articles 174 – 178). The policy aims to reduce the economic, social and territorial disparities between EU regions by … Fund (ERDF), the Cohesion Fund (CF) and the European Social Fund (ESF). Together with the European Agricultural …
… Unit organise public consultations and seminars with socialpartners on specific topics to gather input from a broad … Union (EU) Member States, the European Women’s Lobby and social partner organisations. It assists the Commission in …