Background Data for Oxfam Briefing ‘A Europe For the Many, Not the Few’ 8 September 2015 The EU is a group of rich countries characterized by high incomes, stable institutions, and home to 342 billionaires.
A Europe for the Many, Not the Few 8 September 2015 Europe is facing unacceptable levels of poverty and inequality. This briefing paper reviews the current situation and presents recommendations to help put an end to poverty and extreme inequality in Europe.