essential components of a flourishing society. This report explores factors underlying Europeans' satisfaction with life, their … happiness and feeling of integration in their society. It looks at the impact factors such as material conditions, social … relationships, use of time and feelings about society have on individual life satisfaction. The findings are based on the Foundation …

country across Europe? This report explores the role of different aspects of an individual's life - such as income, age …What are the factors that give rise to a feeling of satisfaction with one's life and do these vary from country to … Europe today. It analyses stability and change in the quality of life of the EU population as a whole and questions whether …

poverty and deprivation, related to factors such as living standards, household income and individual perceptions of social …This report explores the impact of income stability and economic well-being on individual quality of life. Recent … between countries. The report argues that policies regarding poverty and economic cohesion should take into account the …

Over the past two decades, the concept of social exclusion has increasingly replaced the concept of poverty within the … EU policy discussion on social vulnerability and disadvantage. It has been shown that unequal access to the labour market … of life of Europe's citizens and lead to a sense of social exclusion. The second European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS …

The 'working poor' are a substantial group, the latest estimate putting 10% of European workers at risk of poverty, up … from 8% in 2007. This report describes the development of in-work poverty in the EU since the crisis of 2008, picking up … the problem since. This endeavour is complicated by the policy focus on employment as a route out of poverty, underplaying …

Having a job is a crucial factor in determining individual life satisfaction. This report explores the extent to which … between working conditions, job satisfaction and work-life balance. It finds significant differences between countries and … regions in terms of life satisfaction, based on different levels of unemployment and economic prosperity. Its conclusions …