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 26 measures for this target group. Most of these measures fall into the category Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery (50%).
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services |
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16 April 2020 Updated |
Removal of income ceiling for student aid to facilitate work in essential services
Sweden, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
09 April 2020 |
Temporary and exceptional support to the emergency reinforcement of public and solidary health and social care services
Portugal, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
Supporting businesses to stay afloat |
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13 July 2020 Updated |
Support in the field of education and youth
Estonia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
Reorientation of business activities |
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16 November 2020 |
English language schools try to adapt during COVID-19
Malta, Company practices |
Measures to prevent social hardship |
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14 September 2022 |
Camp support measure for the integration of Ukrainian and Estonian children
Estonia, Other initiatives or policies |
30 June 2021 |
Loan deduction for students who do not graduate on time due to COVID-19
Finland, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
28 June 2022 |
Measures introduced to support Ukrainian refugees access education
Ireland, Other initiatives or policies |
20 May 2022 |
Access to education for people from Ukraine
Romania, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
18 May 2022 |
Access to childcare and education for Ukrainian refugees
Poland, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
17 April 2020 Updated |
Interest-free student loans
Hungary, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
10 April 2020 Updated |
One-time solidarity allowance for retired persons, large families and other vulnerable groups
Slovenia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery |
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13 December 2021 Updated |
Walking beside – Support for youth employment
Finland, Other initiatives or policies |
30 October 2020 Updated |
National Social Package: stimulating youth employment
Netherlands, Other initiatives or policies |
12 October 2021 |
Aarhus municipality establishes new initiatives with the goal of alleviating unemployment among young academics
Denmark, Other initiatives or policies |
11 October 2021 |
Training and employment for youth and people with a guaranteed minimum income
Romania, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
07 October 2020 |
Supporting the labour market integration of young people - internships ATIVAR.PT
Portugal, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
06 October 2020 |
Financial support for the hiring of young unemployed - Incentive ATIVAR.PT
Portugal, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
14 September 2020 Updated |
Negotiations by the Tripartite coordination committee on the COVID-19 crisis
Luxembourg, Tripartite agreements |
10 September 2020 |
Support for self-employment of people with disabilities
Lithuania, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
21 August 2022 Updated |
Green and digital employment subsidies
Croatia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
13 July 2021 |
New Pathways to Work strategy as part of National Recovery Plan
Ireland, Other initiatives or policies |
09 July 2021 |
Summer business package to boost economy and holiday activities
Denmark, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
29 June 2023 |
Save/renovate my home – for young people
Greece, Other initiatives or policies |
16 January 2022 |
Governmental investments in green jobs
Sweden, Other initiatives or policies |
Responses to inflation |
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07 June 2023 |
Discounted bus and train tickets for young people
Spain, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
13 February 2023 |
Increased monthly allowance for families with children
Germany, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
30 January 2023
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