Intergenerational fairness in the EU: income and housing dynamics in the context of demographic change

The report explores the income and housing situation of different generations in the EU, assessing the implications for intergenerational fairness and their connection to demographic change. We compare income, homeownership and housing affordability for individuals across generations when they were of the same age.   Recent generations, particularly at younger age, have experienced growing income challenges […]

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Public consultation on new EU rules to fight organised crime

The European Commission has launched a public consultation to help prepare new EU rules to counter organised crime.  The Commission wants to hear the views of various stakeholders, including EU agencies and bodies, EU institutions, Member States’ national authorities, international organisations, and civil society. The public consultation is open for feedback until 10 April 2026 […]

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Recommendation Note on access to alternative residency pathways and solutions for refugees from Ukraine with temporary protection in Hungary

On 26 August 2025, the UNHCR published new guidance outlining the legal pathways available to refugees from Ukraine in Hungary and the practical factors affecting their transition from Temporary Protection (TP) to longer-term residence. The document was developed under the Regional Refugee Response Plan for the Ukraine situation and includes recommendations to support coordinated action […]

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Joint press release by Minister Akazawa Ryosei (Japan) and Executive vice-president Stéphane Séjourné (European Commission)

On January 21, 2026, Mr. Akazawa Ryosei, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and Mr. Stéphane Séjourné, Executive vice-president of the European Commission for industrial strategy and prosperity held a bilateral meeting on the occasion of the World Economic Forum held in Davos.  At the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their intention to advance […]

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Announcement of next auction (EU-Bonds) on 26-01-2026

ISIN EU000A4EG021 EU000A4D8KD2 EU000A4EJF17 Competitive auction 26/01/2026 26/01/2026 26/01/2026 Settlement competitive auction 28/01/2026 28/01/2026 28/01/2026 Non-competitive auction 27/01/2026 27/01/2026 27/01/2026 Settlement non-competitive auction 29/01/2026 29/01/2026 29/01/2026 Maturity 14/10/2030 12/12/2035 12/12/2040 Announced volume * up to 2500 up to 2500 up to 2000 Maximum non-competitive allocation * up to 500 up to 500 up to 400 […]

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New Social Situation Monitor research notes shed light on ageing and jobs in Europe’s technological future

The Social Situation Monitor is pleased to announce two newly published research notes presenting empirical evidence on relevant social and labour market developments in Europe. How clustered are disadvantages among older Europeans?: This research note shows that recognising how disadvantages cluster across multiple active ageing dimensions not only reveals that many older Europeans continue to face overlapping challenges, […]

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