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Families and climate change: Paving the way for a family-oriented climate policy in Europe

Families and climate change: Paving the way for a family-oriented climate policy in Europe

Climate change is a defining challenge of our time, with urgent ecological, economic, and social implications. Families are at the heart of sustainable development and climate action. They raise the next generation, provide care across life stages, and are crucial...

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POLICY BRIEF: the impact of Europe on financial inclusion of families

POLICY BRIEF: the impact of Europe on financial inclusion of families

Financial inclusion means universal access to basic, affordable financial services under fair conditions. It is crucial for families’ economic security and social integration. This policy brief on financial inclusion provides an overview of EU-level initiatives, legislation, and strategies advancing financial inclusion (from financial literacy to credit regulation) and how they relate to families’ needs.

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POLICY BRIEF. Early childhood education and care: A tool for child education, reconciliation of work and family life, and a caring and inclusive economy

POLICY BRIEF. Early childhood education and care: A tool for child education, reconciliation of work and family life, and a caring and inclusive economy

This policy brief examines early childhood education and care at the intersection of childhood, work-life balance and economics, acknowledging the impact of COVID-19 on families, underlining why it is key to invest in inclusive, affordable, accessible, and quality ECEC (the four elements must be there) and describes the socio-economic benefits of ECEC.

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