Journalism Prize for Respectful Reporting on Poverty
Portrays of poverty and people experiencing poverty in media are too many times used as political weapons or emotional sellers, ignoring that this is a social issue due to structural…
EAPN launches new visual identity
Ask anyone across EAPN’s more than 30 national networks and the answer rarely starts with a logo. It starts with its people, the members who show up to shape shared…
EAPN’s Reaction to SOTEU 2026
Today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her 2026 State of the Union address, setting out her vision for the EU in a world marked by growing geopolitical,…
From Strategy to Action: People Experiencing Poverty Shape the Future of the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy in Cyprus
On 4–5 June 2026, people experiencing poverty (PEP), civil society organisations, policymakers and European Commission representatives gathered in Cyprus for the 24th Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty. The meeting provided…
EU Anti-Poverty Strategy: Commission delivers on short-term actions, but long-term ambition remains limited
PDF Version On 6 May 2026, the European Commission published the first-ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, marking a long-awaited milestone in the fight against poverty and social exclusion. In its initial…
EAPN Reaction to the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy
EAPN welcomes the European Commission’s commitment to eradicating poverty through the first-ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy. This is a historic moment for millions of people across Europe who experience or have experienced…
As 6 May Approaches, Calls Grow for an EU Anti-Poverty Strategy That Delivers Results
The European Parliament Intergroup on Fighting against Poverty, along with the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) and ATD Fourth World, are calling for a strategy that delivers measurable results for people…
One month ahead of the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, the Coalition on the Anti-Poverty Strategy urges the European Commission to take a strong and decisive stance
PDF Version In May 2026, the European Commission is set to launch the first EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, a long-awaited milestone for the Union’s social agenda. However, in the face of…
PEP Meeting 2025: Participation In Action
EAPN’s 23rdAnnual Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty (PEP Meeting) took place on the 11 and 12 December, in Brussels. Representing more 20 countries across Europe, 52 people experiencing poverty gathered…
European Parliament’s Anti-Poverty Strategy Report: Civil Society Coalition demands strong approval in plenary
9 December 2025 On 3 December 2025, the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL Committee) adopted its position on the INI report Developing a New EU Anti-Poverty…