Author: Dóra Fekete Animal welfare in the European Union has gradually developed over recent decades from a peripheral issue into a central and high-priority area of public policy. While in the past regulations concerning animals were primarily guided only by economic, agricultural, or food safety considerations , today the principle that animals are sentient beings whose welfare deserves independent protection has become increasingly prominent. The animal welfare policy of

Author: Dóra Fekete The way in which the population is involved in the making of decisions, and the extent to which this happens, fundamentally depends on the quality of local democracy . The demand for participation is not only a normative requirement but also a determining factor of the effectiveness and efficiency of public policies . According to international literature, the broader the involvement of society, the more the decisions reflect the real needs of local commun

Author: Metka Volmajer As unemployment persists in this economy, many countries have taken the initiative to support citizens who face these challenges. Despite unemployment being a global occurrence, the approach of each nation differs. For instance, many established systems go above and beyond for those in the phase of unemployability . Between financial support , job-seeking assistance , and healthcare provisions , we explore the five countries with extensive welfare p