Mascherini, Massimiliano

Living, working and COVID-19 in the European Union and 10 EU neighbouring countries

07 december 2022

Liv, arbejde og covid-19 i Den Europæiske Union og 10 EU-nabolande

The Living, working and COVID-19 survey, first launched by Eurofound in early 2020, aims to capture the wide-ranging impact of the pandemic on the work and lives of EU citizens. The fifth round of the Eurofound survey, which was implemented...

Does Europe lead the way in institutional quality?

07 november 2022

Går Europa forrest inden for institutionel kvalitet?

The quality of institutions is a key factor in achieving upward economic and social convergence in the EU, playing a fundamental role in growing the economy, attracting foreign investment, ensuring the implementation of policies and reforms...

Fifth round of the Living, working and COVID-19 e-survey: Living in a new era of uncertainty

07 juli 2022

Femte runde af e-undersøgelsen

The fifth round of Eurofound's e-survey, fielded from 25 March to 2 May 2022, sheds light on the social and economic situation of people across Europe two years after COVID-19 was first detected on the European continent. It also explores t...

Eurofound survey reveals widespread support for Ukraine

08 juni 2022

We are 100 days on from the invasion by Russia of Ukraine on 24 February, when peace in Europe was shattered. As the human tragedy began to unfold and with more than 6.8 million Ukrainians, mostly women and children, escaping their country since the start of the war, European citizens have been watching developments with increasing concern. 

Capturing this critical moment, Eurofound carried out a survey in April 2022 asking over 40,000 people living in Europe their views on a range of issues, including the war in Ukraine. 

Foundation Forum 2022: Recovery and resilience in the EU – Back to the future?

24 februar 2022

Foundation Forum 2022: Recovery and resilience in the EU – Back to the future?

This paper provides a context for the questions to be explored within the Foundation Forum 2022. Europe is emerging from the COVID-19 crisis having managed to protect its economy in the face of a major shock and prevent mass unemployment. H...

COVID-19 and older people: Impact on their lives, support and care

28 januar 2022

Covid-19 og de ældre: Konsekvenser for deres liv, støtte og pleje

This report captures the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the quality of life of older citizens, including the impact on their well-being, finances, employment and social inclusion. It explores the effects on the use of care services and ol...

Monitoring convergence in the European Union: Looking backwards to move forward – Upward convergence through crises

20 december 2021

Overvågning af konvergens i Den Europæiske Union: Tilbageblik som grundlag for fremskridt – Opadgående konvergens gennem kriser

Upward convergence lies at the heart of the EU project. Member States and their citizens sign up to be part of the Union, as they expect their membership will lead to balanced economic prosperity and social progress across countries. Increa...

Impact of COVID-19 on young people in the EU

09 november 2021

Covid-19's konsekvenser for unge i EU

Following a long recovery from the economic crisis (2007–2013), young people in the EU proved to be more vulnerable to the effects of the restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Young people were more likely...

COVID-19: A turning point for upward convergence in health and healthcare in the EU?

30 september 2021

COVID-19: A turning point for upward convergence in health and healthcare in the EU?

The impact of COVID-19 has moved public health up the EU social policy agenda. As the EU directs its efforts towards establishing a European Health Union to guard against future health crises, this policy brief examines the extent to which ...

Upward convergence in gender equality: How close is the Union of equality?

15 juli 2021

Upward convergence in gender equality: How close is the Union of equality?

Over the last decade, the EU has made slow progress towards gender equality. As achievements in gender equality vary considerably by Member State, it is important to understand the evolution of disparities between the Member States and the implications this has for upward economic and social convergence in the EU. Crucially, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis not only threatens to undo past achievements but may well result in increasing disparities between Member States.

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