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EAPN
The European Anti-Poverty Network
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Daily Archives: October 23, 2020

Poverty Watch France | Poverty Watches Overview 2020 & 2021

EAPN National Networks NewsBy RebeccaOctober 23, 2020

2021 In 2008, the number of people at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion in France was 11 150 000, or 18.5% of the population. In 2019, there were 11 120 000 people or 17.9% of the French population. Between 2008 and 2019, there was a reduction of 30 000 people at risk of poverty…

Poverty Watch Finland | Poverty Watches 2021 & 2020

EAPN National Networks NewsBy RebeccaOctober 23, 2020

2021 Read the latest Finnish Poverty Watch 2020 Finland was doing fairly well in poverty assessments compared with other countries, and yet there were individuals in this country – deemed the happiest country in the world – who struggle for survival. In spite of efforts, the number of people in the low-income bracket or at…

Poverty Watch Germany | Poverty Watches Overview 2020 & 2021

EAPN National Networks NewsBy RebeccaOctober 23, 2020

2021 Unfortunately, as of early September 2021, data on the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2020 were not yet available for Germany. This also applies to all other indicators listed.  In 2019, the percentage of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion had fallen significantly compared to the…

Poverty Watch Cyprus | Poverty Watches Overview 2020

News and publicationsBy RebeccaOctober 23, 2020

Based on the Cyprus National Reform Program 2016, the national 2020 target for the reduction of poverty and social exclusion is: “The Reduction of the number of people-at-risk-of-poverty and social exclusion by 27,000 people by 2020.” However, based on the Poverty Watch Report, the above target is far from being reached. The latest data available…

Poverty Watch Croatia | Poverty Watches Overview 2020 & 2021

News and publicationsBy RebeccaOctober 23, 2020

2021 According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the at-risk-of-poverty rate in Croatia has been continuously declining, amounting to 18.3% in 2019 (20.6% in 2010), while there were 23.3% of persons (31.1% in 2010) at risk of poverty or social exclusion out of the total population. The exclusion of social transfers from income affects…

Poverty Watch Austria | Poverty Watch 2021 & Overview 2020

News and publicationsBy RebeccaOctober 23, 2020

2021 edition 2020 overview 223 000 people in Austria (2.6 % of the residential population) are experiencing poverty and social exclusion in 2020. They live in ‘severe material deprivation’, and in addition to a low income, they are also facing exclusion in key areas of life (e.g. education or housing). Poverty Watch Main Findings Most…

Poverty Watch Ireland | Poverty Watches Overview 2020 & 2021

EAPN National Networks NewsBy RebeccaOctober 23, 2020

2021 Anyone with an income which is less than 60% of the median (or middle) income is referred to as being either relatively poor or ‘at risk of poverty’. Incomes in households are weighted depending on the number of adults and children to arrive at the disposable income for each individual. In 2019, 12.8% of…

Poverty Watch Hungary | Poverty Watches Overview 2020

EAPN National Networks NewsBy RebeccaOctober 23, 2020

Poverty and exclusion in Hungary have undergone significant improvement in the past decade, and the same trend is prevalent in the Eastern-Central European region as well. However, redistribution only favoured the wealthy “elite” segment of the population. All this has made Hungary into a country characterized by the most polarized inequalities, as well as the…

Poverty Watch Bulgaria | Poverty Watches Overview 2020

EAPN National Networks NewsBy RebeccaOctober 23, 2020

Poverty in the country remains high. Various indicators show that Bulgaria is among the countries with the highest levels of main poverty measurements and thus significantly contributes to raising EU averages. Poverty Watch Main Findings Most affected groups Children Women Roma people & ethnic minorities Single parents, one-member households over 65 Families with 3 children…

Poverty Watch Italy | Poverty Watches Overview 2020 & 2021

EAPN National Networks NewsBy RebeccaOctober 23, 2020

2021 In Italy absolute poverty is distinguished from relative poverty. The absolute poverty threshold represents the monetary value, at current prices, of the basket of goods and services considered essential for each family. It varies according to the age of the members, the geographical distribution and the type of municipality of residence. A family is absolutely…

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  • Who we are
    • What is EAPN?
    • Our members
    • Our structure
      • EAPN Europe Staff
      • Governing bodies
        • General Assembly (GA)
        • Executive Committee
        • Bureau
      • EU Inclusion Strategies Group
    • The way we are funded
    • Get involved
    • Contact us
  • What we do
    • How we work
    • Policy areas we focus on
      • Poverty & Fundamental Rights
      • Wealth & Inequalities
      • Employment
      • Access to Public Services
      • EU Funds
      • Participation of people experiencing poverty
      • Europe 2020 Strategy
      • The Future of Europe
    • Projects
    • Network Development
    • Campaigns & Alliances
      • Campaigns
      • Alliances & Structured dialogue
  • News & Publications
    • Press Room
      • EAPN Press releases
      • EAPN Clippings
      • National Networks Clippings
    • News
      • EAPN News
      • EAPN National Networks News
      • EU Institutions News
    • Publications
      • EAPN key documents
      • EAPN Position Papers & Reports
      • EAPN Policy toolkits & Briefings
      • EAPN Letters
      • EAPN Books
    • Upcoming Events
    • EAPN Photos & Videos
    • EU jargon explained
  • What is poverty ?
    • Introduction
    • Poverty : what is it?
    • How is poverty measured?
    • Facts & Trends
    • Inequality : what is it?
    • Causes of poverty and inequality
    • Sources of information
    • Voices from the ground
  • Members’ Room
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