Eurofound's EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the COVID-19 crisis, the war in Ukraine, rising inflation, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.
Overview of measures
Eurofound has identified 54 measures in the European Union in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the digital transformation, the green transition, and companies undergoing restructuring. Most cases fall into the category Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery into a green future with 22 cases (41%). The data collection to date started in March 2020, and data are updated at regular intervals.
This overview was prepared by Barbara Surdykowska and Eurofound.
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Non-binding recommendations or other texts |
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| 15 September 2020 |
Free movement of people in the EU: more clarity and predictability of restricting measures
Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers |
| 17 September 2020 |
Ensuring business continuity and protection of workers in private security service during COVID-19 pandemic
Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services |
| 02 February 2021 |
EU sectoral social partners call for the safety of seafarers
Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers |
| 02 February 2021 |
Road freight: call for keeping borders and supply chains open
Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers |
| 19 May 2022 |
EU: Faster and simpler recognition of refugees' professional qualifications
Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers |
Other initiatives or policies |
| 20 December 2021 |
Social partners expect European Care Strategy to address workforce needs
Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services |
| 22 December 2021 |
Plan to boost social economy after COVID-19
Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services |
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Other initiatives or policies |
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| 20 May 2022 |
European universities show solidarity with Ukrainian partners
Deferral of payments or liabilities |
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Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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| 05 September 2020 |
Creation of a new instrument for temporary Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE)
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
| 29 October 2020 |
Commission issues first emission of EU SURE social bonds
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
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Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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| 23 December 2021 |
Unifying the validity period of vaccination certificates
Creation of platforms for businesses aimed at customer |
Non-binding recommendations or other texts |
| 02 February 2021 |
Trade unions' opinion on the EU Chemical Strategy
Change of production/Innovation |
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Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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| 03 December 2023 |
EU to stop uncontrolled waste exports to third countries
Strategic plans and programmes |
| 19 November 2023 |
Decarbonizing the EU maritime environment
Strategic plans and programmes |
| 05 June 2023 |
EU rapid response to the energy crisis
Support for energy bills |
| 02 February 2021 |
The new annual programme of Public Employment Services Network
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
| 20 December 2021 |
European Commission relaunches Economic Governance Review
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
| 01 December 2023 |
Accelerating the roll-out of electricity grids to deliver the Green Deal
Strategic plans and programmes |
Non-binding recommendations or other texts |
| 19 November 2023 |
The EU Council recommends strengthening national social dialogue vis-a-vis twin transition
Other |
| 17 September 2022 |
EU guidance: Need to help war refugees access jobs and training
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
| 10 September 2021 |
Need for strategy the EU textile sector to survive following the pandemic
Measures to support a gradual relaunch of work |
| 10 September 2020 |
European social partners call for strategy for retail and wholesale sector
Measures to support a gradual relaunch of work |
| 16 June 2021 |
New EU business tax agenda welcomed by social partners
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
| 04 March 2021 |
Commission's Recommendation on Effective Active Support to Employment
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
| 04 March 2021 |
Restoring the European tourism sector and air connectivity: Call for a coordinated approach
Measures to support a gradual relaunch of work |
| 10 December 2020 |
Commission presents “Staying safe from COVID-19 during winter” strategy
Other |
| 08 December 2020 |
Need for recovery of European aviation
Measures to support a gradual relaunch of work |
| 29 October 2020 |
EU social partners for the live performance sector issue joint statement
Measures to support a gradual relaunch of work |
| 28 October 2020 |
Trade unions call for aerospace recovery plan
Measures to support a gradual relaunch of work |
| 17 June 2021 |
Social partners: the need to continue support for European hospitality sector
Measures to support a gradual relaunch of work |
| 17 June 2021 |
7 million European jobs in danger due to COVID-19
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
Other initiatives or policies |
| 17 September 2022 |
European rail transport threatened by soaring electricity prices
Support for energy bills |
| 09 June 2023 |
European Partnership will support the integration of war refugees from Ukraine in the EU labour market
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
| 04 October 2023 |
Presentation of the European plan to decarbonise heating and cooling
Financing the green transition |
Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process.