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Press release: EAPN says NO to Anti-Roma violence in Italy!
Thursday, 22 May 2008
Dismayed by the range of tough new measures to tackle ‘illegal’ immigration the new Italian government unveiled yesterday, EAPN calls on the European institutions to ensure that human rights obligations are respected.
Press release: “President Barroso, if you want to strengthen citizens’ confidence in the EU, why not start by respecting the consultation process on the future social policy agenda”
Friday, 09 May 2008
In a letter to President Barroso, EAPN expresses its serious concerns about the lack of respect for the consultation process that the Commission launched on the future social policy agenda for the EU.
Press release: “Commissioners: Be ambitious and give the EU an Agenda for Social Progress!”
Monday, 28 April 2008
In a letter sent to the College of Commissioners ahead of its meeting on 30 April dedicated to the EU social policy agenda, EAPN urges the Commission to deliver a dynamic social agenda responding to the social realities, such as the fact that 78 million people live in poverty in the EU, amongst whom 19 million are in employment.
Press release: Social Europe: Four key questions for EU Prime Ministers
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
In a letter sent today to EU Prime Ministers ahead of the European Spring Council due to take place on 13-14 March, the European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) raises questions about whether Member States will strengthen their cooperation to address growing inequalities and seriously tackle the unacceptable high levels of poverty in the EU. EAPN asks the forthcoming Spring Council to give clear answers to four key questions.
Press release: Potential new impetus for Social Europe: EAPN responds to Commission’s Active Inclusion consultation
Thursday, 28 February 2008
In its response to the Commission’s consultation on Active Inclusion ending today, the European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) strongly confirms its support for the Commission’s initiative. EAPN calls on the Member States of the EU to adopt under the French Presidency active inclusion principles which respect the integrity of the active inclusion package and recognises that adequate income and access to quality services are a prerequisite to successful employment and social integration.
