Europe's social safety net is often considered the best. Covid exposed its holes.

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Ros Davies is usually busiest at Christmas, building magnificent sets and stages for London's most sparkling parties and events.

source https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/06/business/europe-covid-inequality-benefits-intl/index.html

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