Labour market participation
The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan sets out to increase the employment rate of the population aged 20 to 64 to at least 78% by 2030. Inclusive labour market policies aimed at increasing the labour market participation of underrepresented groups such as older people, low-skilled people or persons with disabilities are needed to ensure inclusive employment growth.
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Just transition? It’s not that simple
We know climate change is a serious problem. We know that tackling climate change requires us to make changes. But not only do we need appropriate policy measures to drive the shift to a carbon-neutral economy, we also need sound policy to ensure no one is left behind – we need to ensure a just transition.Social and employment situation of people with disabilities
People with disabilities are among the most disadvantaged groups in the EU. This policy brief examines the social situation of people of working age with disabilities, using data from the 2011 and 2016 rounds of the European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS). The brief looks at changes over this period in employment, education and training, participation in society, social protection and healthcare, all priority areas of the European Disability Strategy. The brief also looks at the subjective well-being of this group of Europeans and examines the factors that influence their well-being. Among its policy pointers, the brief highlights the work that must be done to improve the employment situation of people with disabilities.
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