The paper titled “Report on the effectiveness of child benefits in the EU” published by the European Union delves into the effectiveness of child benefits policies across the 27 Member States of the EU.
These policies are specifically designed to reduce child poverty and promote social inclusion.
This report aims to provide a coherent map of the diverse landscape of in-cash and in-kind child benefits, highlighting variations in adequacy, targeting, and policy characteristics.
It discusses the impact of current policies and potential policy reforms on child poverty, inequality, and material deprivation, as well as on maternal employment.