4. Social Europe

In the 2018 progressive socialism” Future of the EU report, they are more likely than average to cite gender equality as part of the ideal future for the European Union (named 36% of the time, as opposed to 26% for all age groups).143 This matches findings in the 2020 Eurobarometer, where they are more likely than average to support EU-level measures to improve gender equality in the workplace.144. [...] What the EU is and is not doing In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, the social aspect of the EU came second to the need for fiscal emergency and austerity measures. [...] In this regard, he frequently mentions France’s revision of the posting-of-workers directive, including the creation of the European Labour Authority.164 To grasp the centrality of social policy for the current Commission, one needs to look no further than the established six strategic priorities for its term.165 Three of these priorities are tied to jobs and social policy: “a Europe fit for the d. [...] Another important social initiative emerging from the Covid-19 crisis initiative is SURE (Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency)—as part of which the European Commission raised €100 billion to finance short-time work schemes in member states.182 The operation was counter-guaranteed by member states to ensure the solvability of the Commission in the eyes of investors. [...] In contrast to the success of the NextGenerationEU, both in terms of its size and relatively speedy adoption, the EU was much less successful in the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines for its member states, although the speed of the rollout has recently picked up.186 Despite lacking the relevant institutional framework and experience for a purchase effort of this magnitude, in the face of such an un.