The status quo of regional social policy in the European Union
The status quo of regional social policy in the European Union

Summary/Abstract: The European Union is the most advanced structure of regional integration and, in terms of social policy, the EU has made major progress in areas such as social redistribution, social regulation and social rights. The harmonization of national social policies with the community acquis is a precondition for a country to be accepted into the EU and benefit from transfers of internal and regional market. This article aims to analyze the status quo of regional social policies in areas like protection and social inclusion, education, labour market and unemployment, gender equality and health.

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