This review on “Social rights and the cost-of-living crisis” marks the first time the European Committee of Social Rights has undertaken an examination of State Party ad hoc reports. The review provides a general overview of the social rights impacts of the cost-of-living crisis within the Council of Europe member states; as well as the measures taken by states in response to the crisis.

In it, the ECSR sets out what the Charter requires in situations where the cost of essentials rises much faster than average household incomes and provides guidance and recommendations to be used as a framework by States Parties.