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 17 measures for this target group. Most of these measures fall into the category Measures to prevent social hardship (59%).
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services |
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30 October 2020 |
Elite Hotels offer subsidised stays for people in risk groups and health care staff
Sweden, Company practices |
Reorientation of business activities |
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05 April 2020 Updated |
Production of personal sanitary protective masks
Slovakia, Company practices |
07 February 2021 Updated |
Autoliv starts to produce masks
Poland, Company practices |
Income protection beyond short-time work |
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10 July 2020 Updated |
Support for people at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 virus
Denmark, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
13 April 2020 Updated |
'Disease carriers allowance' extended to high-risk groups
Sweden, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
07 April 2020 Updated |
Special sick leave allowance for vulnerable workers and for mandatory quarantine
Cyprus, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
11 January 2021 Updated |
Assistance for families with children at home during COVID-19
Denmark, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
Measures to prevent social hardship |
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29 December 2021 |
Financial reward for vaccinated seniors
Slovakia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
21 December 2021 |
Scheme to protect primary residences
Greece, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
01 December 2020 |
Anglian Water: Giving back to the community during crisis
United Kingdom, Company practices |
27 November 2020 |
Volunteers platform "Easy to help-Stay at home"
Latvia, Other initiatives or policies |
25 November 2020 Updated |
United against COVID-19: Campaign to fund projects for vulnerable people
Bulgaria, Other initiatives or policies |
01 October 2020 Updated |
Renewal of the validity of the disability certificates and the payment of benefits
Greece, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
16 April 2020 Updated |
Governmental GBP 500 million fund for council tax relief for people in need
United Kingdom, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
16 April 2020 Updated |
Athens home care programme for people in need
Greece, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
17 January 2021 |
Support for self-isolation in tourist accommodation
Latvia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
09 January 2022 |
Compensation for damage caused by COVID-19 vaccination or medical treatment
Slovenia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
30 January 2023
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