The escalated cost of living crisis has a profound impact on households across Europe. Many see their very material security in peril - either already by now or in the future. With social security at the forefront of political discourse, progressives are called to develop bold solutions that enhance economic stability and improve individual economic status quos. This panel will discuss what economic reforms are required to balance immediate relief measures with long-term strategies, addressing rising costs, tackling inequality and ensuring everyone’s material security.