Europa (12.04.2017) Two new Flash Reports prepared by the European Social policy Network (ESPN) have just become available and provide information on recent social policy initiatives in the United Kingdom.

Reuters (26.04.2017) The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to strengthen social protection across the bloc as the European Union struggles with a wave of populism triggered by globalization and a migration crisis.

El País (26.04.2017) El Ejecutivo comunitario aprovecha el Brexit para lanzar una directiva de conciliación y pretende establecer un mínimo común de baja por paternidad

D+C - Development + Cooperation /24.04.2017) If the international community is serious about reducing inequality, health care cannot be left to market forces. Solidarity matters. In Bangladesh, the civil-society organisation Gonoshasthaya Kendra is proving that universal coverage is possible.

Development Pathways (24.04.2017) The 31st of March 2017 marked a great step forward for Kenya with the announcement of a social pension for all older persons. Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich – the Minister of Finance – presented the 2017/18 Budget to both Houses of Parliament which included measures to address poverty through social protection.

OECD Library (24.04.2017) This strategic foresight report assesses the interaction between demographics, economic development, climate change and social protection in six countries in East Africa between now and 2065: Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. The report combines population projections with trends in health, urbanisation, migration and climate change and identifies the implications for economic development and poverty.

Khaleej Times (25.04.2017) The law will upgrade the system of managing occupational safety, especially in regulating workplace injuries.

ft.com (26.04.2017) Move to ensure all workers have health insurance and unemployment benefits

lemonde.fr (26.04.2017) Le « socle des droits sociaux » défendu par Bruxelles vise à améliorer la protection sociale et les conditions de travail. Des principes toutefois non contraignants.

Le Monde (27.04.2017) Les autorités françaises ne pourront plus suspendre les certificats de détachement des travailleurs même en cas de situation frauduleuse.