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"Promoting the well-being of children and tackling child poverty are key goals of the new European Commission. This report analyses trends and disparities in the accessibility of services for children that must be addressed to achieve this. Moreover, given that staff play an integral role in determining the quality and accessibility of these services, this report describes the state of play of staff working conditions and training opportunities. Good working conditions and affordable high-quality services, such as early childhood education and care, also play a key role in encouraging labour market participation and increasing productivity."

"This report investigates the dimensions of polarisation in Europe, offering a 20-year perspective based on data from the European Social Survey. It examines trends and national variations in polarisation on various issues, looking at how European values and attitudes have changed over time. In addition, the report explores the drivers of polarisation and changing opinions on support for Ukraine, using insights from the Living and Working in the EU e-survey panel data. Economic instability emerges as the primary driver of political polarisation, whereas social media has a decisive role in reducing support for Ukraine, a pivotal finding of the analysis. Furthermore, the report identifies significant disparities in polarisation, with well-educated and more politically engaged citizens exhibiting higher levels of trust in political institutions. The report also draws attention to new tools to improve democratic participation and engage citizens in policymaking. The results of deliberative processes are illustrated by four case studies, highlighting successes and requirements for an inclusive and resilient democratic ecosystem."

"This report examines convergence in human capital – specifically that of individuals with tertiary education – in the EU, analysing three phases: creation, utilisation in the labour market and mobility. The analysis finds that Member States are performing better in creating human capital through education but finds disparities in the other two phases, with differences in labour market opportunities resulting in different mobility flows. A cost estimate exercise reveals that a country's lack of attractiveness to talented individuals has economic repercussions, and that loss of human capital through emigration is not balanced by returning or incoming talent. If the imbalance in human capital circulation in the EU is not addressed, this may hurt convergence, leaving Member States and regions without the skills to negotiate the twin transition successfully. An examination of policies to attract talent illuminates the need for long-term initiatives and to link them with labour market opportunities."