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"Europe is marked by the growth of single-parent families which, in the main, are composed of single mothers: 85% of single parents are women. These families frequently find themselves in difficult situations: 32% of these single parents are exposed to the risk of poverty, compared with 12% of couples with children. In this weakened state, these families must receive more attention from public authorities. That is what Barbara Matera calls for in her report, which I endorse. The report encourages Member States to adopt public policies, especially in relation to education, public health, employment, social security and housing, that meet the needs and recognise the realities of single-parent families. As for assistance with employment, the report lays special emphasis on the major role that the European Social Fund could play in offering scholarships to single mothers or keeping pregnant women in education. It also stresses that Member States and companies should do more to support work-life balance by introducing more family-friendly working conditions (flexible working hours, teleworking, the development of child facilities and so on)."@en1
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