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 by target group – category: Citizens
Eurofound has identified 15 measures for this target group. Most of these measures fall into the category Measures to prevent social hardship (73%).
Measures to prevent social hardship |
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05 June 2020 |
New minimum living income introduced
Spain, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
01 June 2022 |
One-time inflation compensation payment for people in need
Austria, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
19 May 2022 |
Support for vulnerable groups to cope with increasing costs
Estonia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
13 May 2022 |
One-time subsidy for energy bills of low-income households
Slovenia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
13 May 2022 |
Material need benefits for refugees from Ukraine
Slovakia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
13 May 2022 |
Financial support for vulnerable groups
Greece, Other initiatives or policies |
12 May 2022 |
One-time payment for receivers of unemployment and social assistance and unemployment benefits
Germany, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
11 May 2022 |
Food vouchers for vulnerable citizens
Romania, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
10 May 2022 |
Extra energy allowance for lower incomes
Netherlands, Other initiatives or policies |
09 May 2022 |
Housing supplement for low income households extended to Ukrainian refugees
Czechia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
09 May 2022 |
Allowance to cover elevated monthly housing costs for low-income households
Czechia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery |
01 June 2022 |
Monthly subsidy for families to counter inflation
Portugal, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
18 May 2022 |
Subsidy for low-income employees
Italy, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
16 May 2022 |
Increase in social benefits to mitigate effects of increased cost of living
Finland, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
29 April 2022 |
Distribution of one-time bonus and tax refund cheques
Malta, Other initiatives or policies |
19 May 2022
This publication consists of individual country reports on working life during 2021 for 28 countries (the 27 EU Member States and Norway).
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Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process.