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"In order to best use the opportunities provided by globalization, the European Union should modernize its social policies and invest mainly in human resources.
Starting in the ‘90s, expenses of social protection have remained around 28% of the gross domestic product.
During 2000-2007, the number of jobs increased by 13 million, while the unemployment rate decreased from 9% to 7%.
At the same time, approximately 80 million European citizens are below the poverty threshold. The poverty risk among children is 19% in the European Union.
The Lisbon Treaty emphasizes the importance for the European Union to have a social market economy.
Social changes that take place in the context of globalization refer to unemployment, the reform of the pension system, the reform of taxation systems, fighting poverty and invetsments in education and the child care system.
Education could play a vital role in compensating for the socio-economic disadvantage and for opening the way for children’s succesful development.
Member States should also improve their health systems and fight poverty among the elderly as well."@en1
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