ESN members from Estonia identify the most important common challenges facing social services, relating to three principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and recommendations for the 2023 European Semester.

The collection of relevant data on children’s needs, the reform of data protection legislation and the enhancement of the competences of all professionals in social services working with children are recommended to improve the care and protection of children. Defining community-based services at national level and setting appropriate standards for their operation would ensure that all Estonian residents have access to good quality long-term care services. Collecting and effectively managing data on homelessness would facilitate evidence-based services design for homeless people.

The full report, with cross-country analysis of all the participating countries is available here.

Download ESN's analysis and recommendations to improve the social situation in Estonia here.