30/01/2023 (Agence Europe) – The Council of the EU formally adopted on Monday 30 January the Recommendation on Adequate Minimum Income and Active Inclusion to combat poverty and social exclusion and achieve “high levels of employment”. The EU Council recommends that Member States “put in place strong social safety nets and, where necessary, strengthen them by combining adequate income support through minimum income benefits and other accompanying cash benefits, benefits in kind, and access to enabling and essential services”. It is also recommended that they set the minimum income via a transparent and robust methodology, also taking into account “purchasing power and price levels”. Member States should progressively reach the adequate level of income support by 2030 at the latest and review it regularly (see EUROPE 13073/20). (SP)