Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all countries. Since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2021, governments across the world have mobilised on a tremendous scale and put in place different policies to contain the spread of the virus and its negative effects on society. International organisations have supported these efforts through evidence-based policy recommendations and emergency financing packages. This chapter presents a brief overview of the responses made by international organisations and European Union towards COVID-19. Special attention is given to the guidance of these organisations on the changes in social insurance and pension plans to protect the most vulnerable population groups.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Pandemics: Insurance and Social Protection |
Editors | Maria del Carmen Boado-Penas, Julia Eisenberg, Sule Sahin |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 127-142 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030783341 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030783334, 9783030783365 |
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Publication status | Published - 24 Oct 2021 |