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…
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…
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…
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…
On 11–12 December 2025, EAPN will hold the 23rd PEP Annual Meeting in Brussels, bringing together people experiencing poverty (PEP) from across Europe. This edition consolidates and closes a year-long…
The 2025 People’s Summit will take place on the 28 March, in Porto, Portugal, co-organised by EAPN Europe and EAPN Portugal. This edition will continue the push towards an ambitious…
The EU must protect welfare states at any costs Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary-General, has twice this year stated that Europe’s defence spending is too low, blaming the European social model—particularly…
Together with 15 organisations, we have addressed a joint letter to the new Executive Vice-President for People, Skills, and Preparedness, Roxana Mînzatu. We welcome the new EVP and request…
People’s Summit 2024 We are excited to announce that the call for interest for our upcoming 2024 Policy Conference is now open! Date: 28 November 2024Location: BrusselsRegistration Deadline: 20 November 2024 Registration Note: Seats…
What is the EAPN Poverty Watch Report? The EAPN Poverty Watch Reports start from the reality of people experiencing poverty and the perspectives of the NGOs that support and work with…