EAPN’s main points from the European Council Conclusions( 14/15 March) and President Van Rompuy’s remarks following the Tripartite Social Summit and the Council
EAPN highlights the following conclusions from the European Council 14-15th March…
New EAPN toolkit on engaging in the National Reform Programmes and National Social Reports 2013
In March, EAPN produced this Toolkit designed to help EAPN National Networks and European Organisations to engage with the 2013 preparation of the National Reform Programmes and the Questionnaires on the National Social Reports.
The Water Campaign: OVER 1 MILLION SIGNATURES COLLECTED! but required numbers per country! – Help us Sign and Spread the petition against water privatization!
Many millions of people continue to be deprived of clean, safe and affordable water and sanitation, even in Europe.
We have managed to collect 1 million signatures, but for the 1st European Citizens’ Initiative to be put on the European agenda, a minimum of signatures is required per country! Have you also signed it?
Fintan Farrell’s interview on poverty and inequality – the paradox of democracies
22/02 – Fintan Farrell was interviewed at Conference on poverty and inequality – the paradox of democracies at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.
As ECI Right2Water continues to gain strength, EU politicians pledge not to privatise water services
The first ever European Citizens Initiative (ECI) to collect over 1 million signatures welcomes the political debate that is taking place all over Europe on water and sanitation. The positive…
EAPN intervenes in Caritas Europa Event – Growing Crisis in Europe – is the EU capable of an effective response?
On 21/02 – Caritas held a significant event in the EESC showcasing the main findings and recommendations of the Caritas Europa Shadow Report on Europe 2020 strategy and the Crisis Monitoring report in Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Spain and Greece. EAPN intervened in the panel chaired by Pierre Baussand, Director of Soial Platform on how the EU can stimulate inclusive growth the European Semester, together with Egbert Holthuis, European Commission, Veronica Lope Fontagné, EPP Rapporteur on the Opinion on the AGS 2013, and Robert Urbé, Policy Coordinator, Caritas Luxembourg. A debate was held at the end of the day on whether the EU is adopting an effective response to the crisis.
EAPN inputs on Minimum Income: Green European Foundation Workshop on social consequences of the crisis
22/02 – EAPN policy coordinator Sian Jones intervened in a capacity-building workshop on ‘A minimum income in the EU’ as part of the Green European Foundation workshop on the social consequences of the crises – analysis and proposals.
EPSU Press communication – 11 February 2013 – One million signatures for Water as a Human Right!
Brussels, 11 February – Yesterday, the first up and running European Citizens Initiative (ECI) ‘Water is a Human Right’ made history as also being the first ECI in the history of the European Union to have collected over 1 million signatures.
EAPN participates in ESDE (Employment and Social Development Review) presentation
06/02 – This invitation-only event presented the 2nd edition of the Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) Review, which assessed the economic and social situation in the EU and impact of policy approaches. Following an introduction by KoosRichelle, Director of DG Employment, chapters on the dynamics of long-term unemployment, poverty and social exclusion were presented and debated, followed by panel debates from experts and key stakeholders.
EAPN as part of Adhoc Group of Social Networks present Roadmap for driving implementation on Child Poverty and Well-being
01/02 – An Adhoc group (ATD 4th World, Caritas Europa, Coface, Eurochild, EAPN, Eurodaconia, European Social Network, PICUM) sent a letter to Commissioner Andor, presenting joint proposals for a roadmap to drive more effective implementation of the up-coming Recommendation on Child Poverty and Well-being, by engaging all actors – at EU, national and local levels.