24/08/2020 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 19 August the European Commission launched a seven-week public consultation on a roadmap for the creation of a European Child Guarantee. According to its updated work programme, it is expected to present a concrete proposal in 2021 on this long-standing initiative requested by the European Parliament (see EUROPE 11437/13). The aim is to implement principle 11 of the European pillar of social rights on childcare and child support. For more information: https://bit.ly/3hpLez1 (PH)