The social impact of the economic crisis and ongoing fiscal consolidation : third report of the Social Protection Committee (2011)

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This publication is supported by the European Union programme for employment and social solidarity — Progress (2007–13). This programme is implemented by the European Commission. It was established to financially support the implementation of the objectives of the European Union in the employment, social affairs and equal opportunities area, and thereby contribute to the achievement of the Europe 2020 strategy goals in these fields. The seven-year programme targets all stakeholders who can help shape the development of appropriate and effective employment and social legislation and policies, across the EU-27, EFTA-EEA and EU candidate and pre-candidate countries. For more information see http://ec.europa.eu/progress.