5 Reasons for a European UBI

During the Covid-19 pandemic, governments in the European Union took steps to broaden and simplify social support. Unfortunately, many were still left behind. As we look towards rebuilding European society, one idea gaining attention is the concept of Universal Basic Income.

As we look towards rebuilding European society, Universal Basic Income could contribute to building a fairer EU.

As part of a follow-up to our 2020 project "Change of mindsets: Civil Society dialogue around UBI, Social Justice and Climate Impact", project partners have developed a video, with the aim of depicting in a clear and concise way, how a European Basic Income could benefit the EU as a whole, and Europeans in particular.

This video is available in English, French, Spanish, German and Polish.

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APRIL 2021

During the Covid-19 pandemic, governments in the European Union took steps to broaden and simplify social support, which was crucial to protect our health system and avoid an explosion of poverty. Unfortunately, many were still left behind.

As we look towards rebuilding European society, one idea gaining attention is the concept of Universal Basic Income. Find out how it would benefit people and the European Union itself. This project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of the Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG), Nous Horitzonts Fundació, Transición Verde, FREDA-Die Akademie, Visio, Fundacja Strefa Zieleni, and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this video.