Tim za socijalno uključivanje i smanjenje siromaštva

Inequality in the society will be the main challenge for the future European leaders who will need to focus on the society instead of on economic growth, having in mind the persisting weaknesses of the European economy.

The report of an independent, non-profit research institute RAND Europe, commissioned by the European Union, indicates five themes that will mark the next legal mandate of the EU (2014–20) – global growth of a new middle class, population growth and ageing, employment and changes on the labour market, changes in migrations and their impact, and linking of societies and empowerment of individuals.

The unemployment rate in the EU in October 2013 reached a record 10.9%, and the poverty and social exclusion threatened more than 124 million persons.

The report notes that inequality among the European countries would decrease, contrary to inequality among individual Member States.

Source: www.euractiv.rs