21-11-2024 09:10
Public Hearing on Loneliness in the European Union
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On Thursday, 21 November 2024, the EMPL committee held a hearing on loneliness in the European Union. The Subcommittee on Public Health, SANT, was also involved in this hearing. The purpose of this hearing was to present and discuss the findings of the EMPL Pilot Project on 'Loneliness in the European Union.'
The project focuses on reviewing both existing and new evidence related to the understanding of loneliness, as well as identifying effective intervention strategies and awareness-raising practices. In this context, the hearing touched upon a range of issues, including the socio-economic risk factors associated with loneliness, and the critical role of social inclusion, which are at the heart of EMPL Committee's work.