In the context of the informal meeting of the members of the European Council, Heads of State and Government recognise that financial stability in itself is not enough to solve the economic and social crisis in many states. EU leaders focused on three ...

The health of babies born in deprived areas could be damaged for the rest of their lives long before they have even left the womb, according to startling research from Scots scientists.  They have found stressful conditions experienced by expectant mothers ...

The Working for Equity in Health context, situation analysis and evidence review presents an overview of the evidence linking work, worklessness, social protection and health inequalities in Europe. It is hoped that this report will help stimulate policy makers, practitioners and researchers to ...

The European Commission currently holds a conference aiming at taking stock of how inequalities develop and explore ways of how to mitigate them. The debate is in line with the focus of the EU's Europe 2020 strategy on inclusive growth, and notably on sharing the benefits of growth widely. ...

Lack of electricity or power is one of the largest barriers to overcoming poverty. Energy is a basic necessity for human activity and economic and social development. Access to energy services is a key component of alleviating poverty and an "indispensable element of ...