Last week, the European Commission published the 2026 European Semester Country Reports and Country-specific Recommendations.  

The European Semester is an annual governance cycle of the EU that aims to coordinate economic, fiscal, labour and social policies across Member States. Country reports analyse each Member State’s economic and social developments, identify key challenges, and assess how national policies address them. The findings in these reports form the basis of country-specific recommendations, offering tailored guidance to Member States.  

Last year, EASPD published a report presenting key information on each Member State's progress and challenges concerning social policies, with a focus on people with disabilities. These included areas such as ageing and demography, early education, health and care, labour market inclusion, skills development, housing accessibility, and deinstitutionalisation. 

The 2025 findings laid the groundwork for the 2026 cycle, where Member States were expected to demonstrate progress.

To explore the advancements and ongoing challenges, have a look to the 2026 Country Reports and Country-specific Recommendations. You can also read the European Commission’s Communication for an overview on the overall situation in the EU.