EAPN’s general assembly to focus on how to ensure a legacy from the 2010 European year against poverty
2008 is crucial for EAPN in finalizing the preparation, as well as defining the messages and the legacy it expects out of the 2010 Year.
EAPN releases response and proposals for Reinforcing the Open Method of coordination
On 16 September, EAPN published its response to the European Commission’s Communication on Reinforcing the OMC which was included in the renewed social agenda package that the Commission presented on 2 July. EAPN is consulting with its members on the overall renewed social agenda package and is responding separately. Download the EAPN response: "A Stronger OMC,…
EAPN actively involved in the European Social Forum, Malmo (Sept 17-21)
EAPN members from the Globalisation Mainstreaming group and members from EAPN Sweden participated actively this year in the European Social Forum which took place from 17 to 21 September in Malmo.
“Don’t rob the Irish people of the Combat Poverty Agency when we need it most” warns EAPN Ireland
Amid suggestions that the Irish government intends to amalgamate or abolish the Combat Poverty Agency (CPA) EAPN Ireland believes the CPA continues to play a crucial role in the fight against poverty.
EAPN Malta releases report on poverty and inequality in Maltese society
EAPN Malta just released a new report on poverty and inequality in Malta, which is based on the results of focus groups meeting which were organized during June and July 2008.
EAPN Portugal takes the lead of EU project on how to “bridge” Employment and Inclusion strategies
EAPN Portugal recently started leading the “Bridges for Inclusion” project, with the participation of EAPN Castilla La Mancha (Spain), EAPN Flanders (Belgium), EAPN Bulgaria, EAPN Europe, as well as the Caritas Romania Confederation and the International Labour Organisation.
How to ensure a better access to social NGOs to structural funds? Report from Malta training seminars
Improving social NGOs’ information and awareness of structural funds’ schemes, but also supporting them in developing their administrative capacity is crucial if we want structural funds to make a better impact in the fight against social exclusion.
MEP Declaration on Energy Poverty: Get your MEPs to sign it!
EAPN will be working with CECODHAS, EPSU and other NGO’s to lobby on this important Declaration.
EAPN is preparing an answer to the Commission’s consultation on the revised impact assessment guidelines
These guidelines are used by the Commission’s staff when assessing the economic, social and environmental impact of Commission’s proposals.
Ireland needs to get serious about tackling poverty according to EAPN Ireland
Statistics released on 10 June by the Irish Central Statistics Office show that despite Ireland having the second highest levels of GDP in the EU, at 45.4% above the EU average, its poverty rate is still above the EU average.