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COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch

Database of national-level responses

Eurofound's COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the crisis, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.

Overview of measures by category

Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery

Measures in this category are aimed at promoting the recovery of economies, labour markets, as well as the social recovery – after the emergency phase. It includes measures aimed at stimulating consumption and investment, with particular focus on the extent to which these promote the transition to a green and digital economy. As for the labour market recovery it focuses on increased, changed or new initiatives of Active labour market policies (including job creation, training, public works, subsidised employment, etc.), as well as measures related to the flexibilisation and security of employment, including new regulations on remote and digital work.

Overall, Eurofound has identified 166 measures in 30 countries for this category.

Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process. All information is preliminary and subject to change.