EAPN calls on EU leaders for an “EU we can trust”
Ahead of the European Council on 18-19 June, EAPN sent a letter to the Heads of States and Governments, urging them to make visible the fight for an “EU we…
EAPN counting on YOU!
As you already know, EAPN is running its Campaign for Adequate Minimum Income schemes throughout the EU. It calls on all people who believe in providing everyone with the opportunity…
Effective policies needed: EAPN leads the debate!
2010 and beyond: the legacy we want!
EAPN held an ambitious seminar entitled “2010 and beyond: The legacy we want” on May 29th in Brussels. It was attended by more than 90 participants including 70 EAPN members, other NGOs and stakeholders, academics as well as EU decision makers.
EAPN reacts to the EC Communications on Employment
On 22 June, EAPN issued two responses, one to the EC Communication “A Shared Commitment for Employment” and the other on the EC Communication on “New Skills for New Jobs”. On the first one, EAPN appreciates the recognition of the Active Inclusion Recommendation, but is disappointed that it has not been translated into concrete proposals or actions. On the second one, EAPN points out several important issues that should be taken into account.
EAPN disappointed with Employment Summit conclusions
Social Cohesion promised – but not delivered. EAPN welcomes the commitment made by the Summit to put people at the centre of the recovery plans, promoting social cohesion through an…
EAPN launches Adequate Minimum Income Campaign website!
The European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) has launched on Monday 25 May a website (www.adequateincome.eu) as part of the second stage of its Adequate Minimum Income Campaign. EAPN calls on…
EAPN seeks support for Green MEP Lamberts Report on Active Inclusion
On Friday 30 April EAPN wrote to MEPs to request support for Green MEP Lamberts Report on Active Inclusion, voted in the European Plenary session on 5 May. EAPN believes…
8th European Meeting of People experiencing poverty
The 8th Meeting of people experiencing poverty took place in Brussels on 15 and 16 May 2009 and addressed the topics of Housing, Financial Inclusion and Access to Basic Services. The basic purpose of this event is to listen to people experiencing poverty, and to establish a dialogue with policy- and decision-makers in the field of fight against poverty and social exclusion at the European level and at national levels. It is organised by the Czech Presidency of the European Union, with the support of the European Commission and of the European Anti-Poverty Network.
EAPN responds to the EC consultation on Access to a Basic Bank Account
On 6th April, EAPN responded to the European Commission’s consultation on financial inclusion and access to a basic bank account. Stressing that time has come to “restore citizens’ confidence in…
EAPN’s report on 2008 annual capacity building seminar
The Employment Working Group of EAPN held its annual capacity building seminar on 21 November 2008. In line with EAPN capacity building strategy, these seminars are aimed at strengthening the capacity of our network in relation to our core work areas, through the sharing of full information as well as in depth exchanges among members on national realities.