Social policy, social security and the state

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the devastating experience of political, financial and economic crises gave birth to a new concept of social protection, labelled as the (European) Welfare State. At that time, the combined effects of two world wars and the global economic crisis of 1929 had left Europe in ruins and spread poverty and despair throughout its societies. Common destitution increased popular support for broad-based public solidarity systems, far beyond conventional charity for the poor.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure