In 2024, 19.5 million children in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, with a slight decrease in percentage from 24.8% to 24.2%. Bulgaria, Spain, and Romania had the highest rates, while Slovenia, Cyprus, and the Czech Republic had the lowest. The risk was higher for children than adults, influenced by parental education levels. Spain's tax-benefit system is criticized for contributing to high child poverty rates despite its GDP. Recent programs like the Minimum Living Income have been introduced, but their effectiveness remains uncertain. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)