Tag #Social Policy

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EU Proposes Public Aid Rule Changes to Boost Affordable Housing

The European Commission proposed updating public aid rules to allow states to invest in affordable housing, opening a public consultation until July 31st to revise state aid rules for general economic interest services, addressing the housing affordability crisis impacting various income groups.

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Reduced Inequality
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Germany Unveils €500 Billion Investment Plan, Tightens Migration Rules

Germany's rapid action program includes €500 billion in infrastructure investment, migration restrictions (suspending family reunification for certain refugee groups and eliminating 'express citizenship'), and economic stimulus measures (reducing energy costs, taxes, and bureaucratic hurdles) to boo...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Russia's Controversial Birth Rate Policy Sparks Debate

Russia's controversial policy offering financial aid to pregnant students, including high school girls, aims to counter declining birth rates, sparking criticism for potentially encouraging teenage pregnancies and raising ethical concerns.

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Zero Hunger
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Denmark Sets Europe's Highest Retirement Age at 70

Denmark's parliament passed a law raising the retirement age to 70 by 2040, the highest in Europe, impacting those born after 1970, despite protests and a government pledge to renegotiate the automatic increase tied to life expectancy.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SPD Leadership Reshuffle Amidst Coalition Tensions

Following disappointing election results, the SPD party in Germany is undergoing a leadership reshuffle with Bärbel Bas becoming co-chair and Tim Klüssendorf taking over as general secretary; this comes amidst disagreements with the CDU coalition partner over pension reforms and the party's progress...

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Reduced Inequality
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Chile Expands Early Childhood Education Access and Quality"

Chile's government expanded early childhood education, adding 70,000 childcare spaces and planning 800 new facilities by 2018, creating the Undersecretariat of Early Childhood Education in 2015 and launching the "Agenda Sala Cuna para Chile" to further improve access and quality.

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Quality Education
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German Poll Shows Strong Support for €15 Minimum Wage

A recent DGB-commissioned poll indicates that 66 percent of Germans support raising the minimum wage to €15 per hour, exceeding current levels of €12.82, with support varying significantly across political parties, ahead of the minimum wage commission's June recommendation.

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No Poverty
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Mexico's Ambitious Housing Plan: Feasibility and Sustainable Solutions

Architect Miquel Adrià assesses Mexico's plan to build over one million homes, highlighting the feasibility, urgency, and need for sustainable solutions focusing on urban development and collective housing to address a nine-million-home deficit.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Experts Debate Strategies for Revitalizing Russian Villages

Experts debate the revitalization of Russian villages, proposing government-led initiatives focusing on financial incentives, infrastructure improvements, and addressing societal attitudes towards rural life, with varied opinions on the extent of necessary intervention.

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Zero Hunger
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Crumbling Dutch Welfare State: Failing Policies and Ideological Shifts

The Netherlands is grappling with a crumbling welfare state, marked by unaffordable housing, strained healthcare, pressured labor rights, and a hardening asylum policy, as detailed in Johan Fretz's new book "What's Right?", which explores the roots of these problems through archival research and int...

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Reduced Inequality
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Study Challenges Link Between Wealth and Happiness, Highlights Youth Well-being

A five-year study by Harvard and Baylor Universities across 22 countries found that Indonesia has the highest levels of human flourishing, while wealthier nations lag in areas like social connections and purpose; youth mental health is a significant concern.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Samara Establishes New Commemorative Day for Military Veterans

The Samara Regional Duma passed a law establishing July 1st as the "Day of Veterans of Military Actions," an initiative spearheaded by veterans to honor their service and foster patriotism, following similar regional practices across Russia.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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