But overall, the report confirms that more than 68 million people, or 15% of the EU population, were living at risk of poverty in 2002 (which is defined as those living below a threshold of 60 percent of median national income), the unemployed, the homeless and women (single parents and the elderly living alone) being usually the most vulnerable.
But overall, the report confirms that more than 68 million people, or 15% of the EU population, were living at risk of poverty in 2002 (which is defined as those living below a threshold of 60 percent of median national income), the unemployed, the homeless and women (single parents and the elderly living alone) being usually the most vulnerable.