From invisibility to recognition: domestic work between social reputation and legal regulation. A European perspective with a focus on the Spanish case. 

The European Union’s growing attention to care policies did not begin with the Covid-19 pandemic. The adoption of the European Pillar of Social
Rights in 2017 had already placed gender equality, work-life balance, childcare, long-term care and inclusion of people with disabilities among
the EU’s key priorities. However, the Covid-19 crisis significantly accelerated this agenda by exposing the essential role played by health, care
and support workers in ensuring the resilience of European societies. In particular, the pandemic highlighted the importance of care enabling vulnerable people to remain at home safely and receive the support they need.