EAPN and EPSU write to MEP Kathleen VAN BREMPT on energy poverty
29/08 – EAPN and the European Public Services Union wrote a letter to MEP Kathleen VAN BREMPT calling on her and the European Parliament, who have played a major role…
EAPN’s core demands well reflected in in its input from 2012 in new SPC report on Tackling child poverty and promoting child well-being
The new SPC report on Tackling child poverty and promoting child well-being was adopted on 27 June. The annex of the report includes the summary of stakeholder consultation, including EAPN’s. This will form the basis of the Communication and the Recommendation on Child Poverty due out by the end of the year. EAPN’s core demands in its input from 2012, are well reflected, particularly in an increased focus on adequate income support – including access to quality jobs and social protection/social security “considering the different costs related to different age ranges and complementing income support through in-kind benefits e.g. childcare, health, housing, etc. including ‘maintaining an appropriate balance between universal policies and targeted approaches’.
Interview in Euronews with Sérgio Aires, President of EAPN
Read here the interview broadcasted in Euronews with Sérgio Aires, President of EAPN. And check the video on their website.
EAPN holds Hearing in the EP: MAKING ACTIVE INCLUSION HAPPEN IN TIMES OF CRISIS – 12/07/2012
{jathumbnail}On July 12th, EAPN organised a hearing in the European Parliament, hosted by Frédéric Daerden MEP (S&D, Belgium), dedicated to Making Active Inclusion Work in Times of Crisis.
MEP oral question on the NRP mentioning EAPN
In Nov 2012, Monika Flašíková Beňová (MEP, S&D) asked an oral question on the NRP, explicitly referencing EAPN.
European Council 28-29 June summarized by EAPN
The main new element is the new Compact for Growth and Jobs and re-focussing of Structural Funds to this end, with gains for youth unemployment, research, innovation, SME’s, and a reference to implementing effective policies to combat poverty and support vulnerable groups.. but with no detail.
Kickstart social Europe – Beyond austerity Conference EAPN and Civil Society actors present Shadow Recommendations to Commissioners in European Parliament
{jathumbnail}27/06 – EAPN’s policy coordinator, Sian Jones presented EAPN’s alternative country-specific Recommendations, to Commissioners Rehn and Andor, in a large event organized by the Greens/EFA: Kick Start Social Europe – Beyond Austerity, held in the European Parliament.
EAPN co-signs EPHA letter to European Council: EU leaders must focus on sustainable, equitable Europe that fosters, and is sustained by, a healthy population
Ahead of the European Council and right after the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, please find attached an Open Letter to Heads of States that nine leading Members of the European Parliament and 65 leading trade unions, civil society organisations, health organisations and industry associations have signed up to, calling on Heads of States and governments to stop cutting essential health and welfare systems.
Water is a Human Right Campaign: Fountain events, big success!
Events were held at fountains all across