The OECD report highlights that young people and men in Europe are particularly vulnerable to loneliness, exacerbated by unemployment and low income. Daily interactions have declined since 2006, with a rise in remote contact post-COVID. France and Lithuania report the highest loneliness rates. Loneliness is linked to significant global deaths and negative impacts on job performance and education. Various EU countries are implementing strategies to combat loneliness, including Finland's initiatives for youth support and restrictions on mobile phone use in schools. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)