Chapter 15: Critical Insights on Lives of Families Facing Hard Times in Europe

The chapter summarizes the research findings presented in this book and provides critical insights into families’ lives and the measures taken to cope with challenges that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia–Ukraine war. It highlights the most successful and unsuccessful measures at the macro-, meso-, and micro-levels used to address challenges such as work–family balance, childcare, and poverty across various European countries.