This report assesses the response policies pursued during the COVID-19 pandemic in six countries: Belgium, Croatia, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The analysis covers the first year of the pandemic (2020 – 2021), including 2022 when possible. Examining the impact on families, particularly in income protection, care policies, and work-life balance, the analysis focus on the unique challenges families faced during prolonged lockdowns and States of Emergency. Resilience, shaped by resources within families, communities, or national welfare systems, becomes a focal point.
