The Implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights in the Era of Polycrisis

Francisco Simões, Renato Miguel Carmo and Bráulio Alturas
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Francisco Simões: Center for Psychological Research and Intervention, University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE‐IUL), Portugal
Renato Miguel Carmo: Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology, University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE‐IUL), Portugal
Bráulio Alturas: Center for Information Sciences, Technologies and Architecture, University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE‐IUL), Portugal

Social Inclusion, 2025, vol. 13

Abstract: This thematic issue focuses on the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) amid a context of polycrisis. It examines how overlapping global disruptions such as the Covid‐19 pandemic or current geopolitical instability have shaped structural inequalities across Europe, including among the most vulnerable groups, challenging the European social model. This editorial emphasizes how the different articles in this issue address EPSR’s three core dimensions (equal opportunities, fair working conditions, and social protection and inclusion) in a context of growing tensions between achieving societal ambitions and the dual digital and green transition, and growing concerns over the EU’s increased investment in security and defence, which may undermine social policy commitments. The editors synthesize contributions from the issue, which offer empirical and theoretical insights into labour market activation, digital inclusion, and welfare adequacy. The editorial calls for integrated policy strategies to ensure that social rights remain central to EU governance through 2030 and beyond.

Keywords: digital transition; equal opportunities; European Pillar of Social Rights; fair working conditions; green transition; social protection (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.17645/si.11203

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