In the context of the Europe 2020 Strategy adopted by the European Union (EU) in June 2010, a target has been set to reduce poverty and social exclusion. It is the first time that such a target is adopted at EU level. How does the targeted population look like? What are the indicators used for...

No society can ignore inequality in gaining access health care services. The setting up of a generalized safety net against adverse effects of sickness on household, as achieved with the « Maximum yearly health bill» (« Maximum à facturer»), appears to be a key priority. The Belgian...

social Europe, European solidarity, open coordination, social investment