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EAPN’s Reaction to SOTEU 2026

Susana Anastacio — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:06:59 +0000

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,…

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EU Anti-Poverty Strategy: Commission delivers on short-term actions, but long-term ambition remains limited

EAPN Europe Staff — Wed, 13 May 2026 07:35:49 +0000

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…

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EAPN Reaction to the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy

Susana Anastacio — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000

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…

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As 6 May Approaches, Calls Grow for an EU Anti-Poverty Strategy That Delivers Results

EAPN Europe Staff — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:58:49 +0000

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…

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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

EAPN Europe Staff — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:50:37 +0000

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…

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PEP Meeting 2025: Participation In Action

EAPN Europe Staff — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:15:38 +0000

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…

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23rd PEP Annual Meeting

EAPN Europe Staff — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:10:46 +0000

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…

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EAPN Contributes to UN Human Rights Consultation on the Future EU Anti-Poverty Strategy

Susana Anastacio — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:25:00 +0000

On 6 October 2025, EAPN participated in the expert roundtable “An EU Anti-Poverty Strategy grounded in human rights”, organised by the UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe at the…

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Advancing Trans and Sex Workers’ Rights through the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy

Susana Anastacio — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:08:00 +0000

Ahead of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 3 European networks, representing more than +335 organisations, are joining forces to demand the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy work for everyone,…

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Ending Poverty is a Financial Choice: Prioritising Poverty Eradication in Europe’s Budget Post-2027

Susana Anastacio — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:34:00 +0000

On 16 and 23 July 2025, the European Commission will unveil its proposal for the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – the EU’s long-term budget. This is a critical opportunity…

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