EU minimum-income benefits fail to lift single adults above poverty in most states

A Civio analysis finds that only Denmark and Luxembourg provide minimum-income benefits above the poverty line, and only for couples or families with children. Single adults in most EU countries remain below the poverty threshold, highlighting a systemic gap in social safety nets. The finding is based on comparative data and underscores a persistent policy weakness across the bloc.

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