Over the last two years, national welfare states in Europe have been put under increasing pressure. The economic crisis generated by the pandemic led to a growing risk of poverty for people in vulnerable positions – such as those living in low-income households, women, single parents, migrants, youth, and racialised communities – as well as…
(c) Diveo.es | EAPN Around 100 people experiencing poverty from 26 European countries gathered in Madrid for the Annual European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty European Anti-Poverty Network sounds alarm as unbearable cost of living continues On 14 and 15 November 2023, the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) has organized it’s Annual European Meeting of People…
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Joint statement by Fiscal Matters Coalition Together with the Fiscal Matter Coalition, EAPN releases a joint statement as EU fiscal rules reform risks to go wrong. In a hurried bid to close a deal on new EU fiscal rules by the end of the year, EU finance ministers are now pushing through an ill-considered agreement.…
The Swedish Poverty Watch describes the country’s economic situation and the living conditions of people in poverty. The number of people affected by poverty is 1.8 million. Poverty reduction is not the focus of political discourse today, the Swedish report states. More, many more people need to be involved in solutions to change, improve and…
In its latest Poverty Watch Report EAPN Czechia maps poverty in the country and zooms in on the situation of people experiencing poverty or social exclusion. Poverty has a profound impact on the life of the individual and the community. The social deprivation caused by living in poverty has an impact on an individual’s physical…
This analysis of the 2023 Spring Package raised concerns about the resurgence of austerity measures, skyrocketing energy poverty rates, and the rising burden of inflation, all of which disproportionately affect vulnerable households. Although public policies to restrain inflationary pressure start showing results. The EU’s current approach must be questioned, as it appears to prioritise profit-driven…
The European Anti-Poverty Network has been closely following the developments of the escalation of violence in Palestine and Israel these past days with great indignation, shock, and a strong sense of injustice. Hamas’ military operation and the ongoing air strikes ordered by the Israeli government have caused tremendous suffering and the loss of many lives.…
On the first UN International Day of Care and Support, EAPN and 16 European organisations call for urgent measures to address underinvestment and staff shortages in long-term care. The first UN International Day of Care and Support is a welcome initiative that marks a positive development in the recognition of the vital importance of care and…
In this report, EAPN Norway presents the latest statistics on poverty in Norway, along with their assessments of the development of poverty in the country. The cost of living crisis has influenced the development of poverty in the country, and this year’s report therefore includes a discussion of how it has affected people living in…