Advocacy Point
01

Ensure adequate funding for public education at national level and prioritise the development of curricula for essential transversal competences, beyond labour market participation, including Global Citizenship Education.

Advocacy Point
02

Ensure that all migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers and people in an irregular status, are included in society by supporting their integration into the labour market, access to healthcare, education including Global Citizenship Education, and all essential services by eliminating the specific barriers they face.

Advocacy Point
01

Ensure an ambitious implementation of the adequate minimum wage directive in the wake of the deadline for its transposition at national level. Monitor the regular revision of the adequacy thresholds in the light of inflation.

Advocacy Point
02

Strengthen social dialogue also in candidate countries, as a fundamental instrument to ensure that the social acquis is successfully integrated in these countries’ legislation.

Advocacy Point
03

Take advantage of the review of the European Labour Authority (ELA)s performance to increase the support to national labour authorities to carry out inspections. Ensure that ELA leads the way also for candidate countries in protecting fair working conditions.

Advocacy Point
04

Support the development of strong European, national, and local community- based strategies for the social and solidarity economy. These strategies should address the financial needs of social economy actors and promote a just green and digital transition, including through public procurement and a fair-trade policy.

Advocacy Point
01

Introduce a European strategy for civil society to ensure an enabling environment characterised by fundamental freedoms, protection mechanisms and ensure adequate, accessible and sustainable funding.

Advocacy Point
02

Conclude an EU inter-institutional agreement to promote meaningful and structural civil dialogue. Ensure that the proposed EU Civil Society Platform is a first step in this direction for all policy areas, and it is developed through collaboration with civil society organisations.

Advocacy Point
03

The involvement of CSOs in the negotiations for the accession to the EU in candidate countries is an essential element for a rights-based and democratic enlargement of the EU. Make it compulsory for candidate countries to meaningfully involve CSOs in national policymaking in the framework of their accession process.

Advocacy Point
01

Address the consumption-side of energy poverty by introducing measures that put caps on energy bills and support groups in vulnerable situations to access (clean) energy.

Advocacy Point
02

Lead the way to make accessible sustainable mobility a reality for all in the EU through adequate investment in infrastructure and affordability measures.

Home

2024Some areas saw ongoing progress, such as working arrangements favouring the work-life balance. However, the housing crisis has intensified, and energy poverty is on the rise. Non-European migrants are increasingly marginalised and excluded from essential services. Mismatches between skills and the labour market hamper the green transition. 

Country score: 66

Albania has made notable progress in several critical areas, including education, healthcare, and social protection. However, challenges remain in achieving equal opportunities, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women, minorities, and people with disabilities. 

Country score: 40

Belgium has made significant strides in housing, healthcare, and the fight against poverty. The country grapples with persistent disparities in employment, particularly affecting migrant women and minority groups. Access to housing and energy poverty remain prominent challenges.  

Country score: 52

The country has made notable advances in gender equality, rising in the EU rankings. Migration management remains a challenge, with large numbers of Ukrainian refugees being integrated into social services. Youth unemployment has risen sharply and unaffordable healthcare and energy poverty continue to burden vulnerable groups. 

Country score: 43

While there has been a notable increase in foreign labour, inclusion policies remain inadequate to proper inclusion. Slow wage growth combined with unaffordable housing  and widespread energy poverty hamper economic justice. Healthcare and civic space are two areas where improvements are needed.  

Country score: 41

Budget cuts to education and employment, combined with new immigration laws, threaten social rights. The erosion of civic space and rising poverty are a big threat to social justice and fundamental rights. Progress in areas such as sustainable mobility is overshadowed by the rising cost of and unequal access to transport.

Country score: 50

Germany has made some advances in gender equality, education, and social protection but has also faced notable challenges with persistent gender disparities, a housing shortage, and inclusivity issues for migrants and vulnerable groups. Germany’s ambitious green transition goals were not always combined with social objectives 

Country score: 40

Greece faces significant societal challenges, particularly in housing, healthcare, and poverty eradication. And new labour laws have raised concerns about work-life balance and workers’ rights. In addition, limited progress has been made in the green transition and sustainable mobility. 

Country score: 8

Italy has made strides in renewable energy adoption and digitalization; however, the country still faces significant social challenges, including persistent gender inequality, high youth unemployment, and increasing job insecurity. Migrants and minorities continue to experience systemic marginalization, and civic freedoms are under pressure. 

Country score: 8

Italy has made strides in renewable energy adoption and digitalization; however, the country still faces significant social challenges, including persistent gender inequality, high youth unemployment, and increasing job insecurity. Migrants and minorities continue to experience systemic marginalization, and civic freedoms are under pressure. 

Country score: 52

North Macedonia is facing opposition to the implementation of gender equality laws, and improvements are needed in education oversight, energy policies, and access to healthcare. In addition, recent funding decisions have strained the relationship between the government and civil society organisations. 

Country score: 50

The country has made notable progress in OHS and in the green transition, but challenges remain in enforcing labour rights and fair working conditions. Housing, gender equality and youth unemployment continue to be problematic. Despite some improvements in healthcare, access remains uneven. Civic space is increasingly restricted. 

Country score: 67

Spain has made significant progress with respect to gender equality thanks to positive parental leave measures, but the pay gap remains an issue. Wage levels have improved thanks to labour reforms and collective bargaining, but poverty and social exclusion persist. Healthcare continues to be a critical issue, especially for vulnerable groups. 

Ireland

Score 8

Italy

Score 8

Belgium

Score 40

Spain

Score 67

Serbia

Score 50

North Macedonia

Score 52

Greece

Score 40

Germany

Score 50

France

Score 41

Croatia

Score 43

Bulgaria

Score 52

Albania

Score 66

Ireland

Score 7

Italy

Score 7

Belgium

Score 40

Spain

Score 73

Serbia

Score 53

North Macedonia

Score 50

Greece

Score 50

Germany

Score 47

France

Score 30

Croatia

Score 53

Bulgaria

Score 53

Albania

Score 67

Ireland

Score 8

Italy

Score 8

Belgium

Score 39

Spain

Score 83

Serbia

Score 50

North Macedonia

Score 53

Greece

Score 36

Germany

Score 53

France

Score 53

Croatia

Score 50

Bulgaria

Score 55

Albania

Score 44

Ireland

Score 7

Italy

Score 7

Belgium

Score 33

Spain

Score 40

Serbia

Score 50

North Macedonia

Score 50

Greece

Score 37

Germany

Score 50

France

Score 47

Croatia

Score 30

Bulgaria

Score 53

Albania

Score 43

Ireland

Score 0

Italy

Score 0

Belgium

Score 42

Spain

Score 83

Serbia

Score 41

North Macedonia

Score 50

Greece

Score 33

Germany

Score 50

France

Score 0

Croatia

Score 17

Bulgaria

Score 67

Albania

Score 67

Ireland

Score 17

Italy

Score 17

Belgium

Score 50

Spain

Score 55

Serbia

Score 50

North Macedonia

Score 55

Greece

Score 39

Germany

Score 50

France

Score 55

Croatia

Score 50

Bulgaria

Score 33

Albania

Score 50

Spain

Score 62

Serbia

Score 46

North Macedonia

Score 43

Greece

Score 52

Germany

Score 51

France

Score 44

Croatia

Score 47

Bulgaria

Score 51

Albania

Score 47

Spain

Score 63

Serbia

Score 47

North Macedonia

Score 53

Greece

Score 60

Germany

Score 60

France

Score 43

Croatia

Score 47

Bulgaria

Score 57

Albania

Score 60

Spain

Score 72

Serbia

Score 44

North Macedonia

Score 39

Greece

Score 50

Germany

Score 50

France

Score 39

Croatia

Score 67

Bulgaria

Score 61

Albania

Score 39

Spain

Score 46

Serbia

Score 50

North Macedonia

Score 33

Greece

Score 38

Germany

Score 42

France

Score 17

Croatia

Score 38

Bulgaria

Score 33

Albania

Score 25

Spain

Score 42

Serbia

Score 28

North Macedonia

Score 33

Greece

Score 39

Germany

Score 42

France

Score 39

Croatia

Score 36

Bulgaria

Score 39

Albania

Score 39

Spain

Score 71

Serbia

Score 50

North Macedonia

Score 46

Greece

Score 58

Germany

Score 46

France

Score 71

Croatia

Score 38

Bulgaria

Score 54

Albania

Score 58

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