Assessment of the 2020 European Semester’s Autumn Package

Just before the holiday season, the European Commission launched the 2020 European Semester with the release of its 'Autumn Package' – a suite of documents that guide the development of economic and employment policy across the EU for year. Below you will find our assessment and overview of the first stage of the 2020 European Semester Cycle. After the overview and our next steps, you will find a more detailed overview of the most relevant updates from a children’s rights perspective.

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