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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.

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Overview of measures by target group – category: Citizens

Youth (18-25)

Eurofound has identified 13 measures for this target group. Most of these measures fall into the category Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery (54%).

Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
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
13 July 2020 Updated	Support in the field of education and youth Estonia, Legislations or other statutory regulations
Reorientation of business activities
16 November 2020	English language schools try to adapt during COVID-19 Malta, Company practices
Measures to prevent social hardship
30 June 2021	Loan deduction for students who do not graduate on time due to COVID-19 Finland, 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
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	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
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

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