On 13 May, EAPN Belgian Network held a press conference in Brussels to present its strategic work 2009-2011. Paul Varenewyck, its Coordinator and Christine Mayet, Coordinator of the Walloon (French-speaking) network, presented the work of the Federal network, represented by the Flemish, Walloon and Brussels network.
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 integrated economic, employment and social approach. However, these principles are not delivered through the actions proposed. The 10-step solutions focus mainly on maintaining jobs at…
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 integrated economic, employment and social approach. However, these principles are not delivered through the actions proposed. The 10-step solutions focus mainly on maintaining jobs at…
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 all people who believe in providing everyone with the opportunity to live a dignified life to join the campaign by signing the appeal on the…
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 all people who believe in providing everyone with the opportunity to live a dignified life to join the campaign by signing the appeal on the…
150 Europeans facing poverty gathered in Brussels on 15-16 May to meet and exchange directly with EU decision makers, representatives from national governments and NGOs, about poverty and social exclusion. This meeting’s topics were housing, basic services and financial inclusion. This 8th annual Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty was organised by the Czech EU Presidency,…
150 Europeans facing poverty gathered in Brussels on 15-16 May to meet and exchange directly with EU decision makers, representatives from national governments and NGOs, about poverty and social exclusion. This meeting’s topics were housing, basic services and financial inclusion. This 8th annual Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty was organised by the Czech EU Presidency,…
The European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) launches today a website (www.adequateincome.eu) as part of the second stage of its Adequate Minimum Income Campaign. EAPN calls on all people who believe in providing everyone with the opportunity to live a dignified life to join the campaign by signing the appeal on the website.
“Fighting poverty must be put at the centre of the European agenda (…) social cohesion, equity within the EU and throughout the world should be EU’s priority (…) Child poverty should also be tackled, providing adequate means and making sure that children are part of the decision process that affects them”, firmly declared D. Carlos Susías, President of EAPN Spain, ahead of the European elections.
“Fighting poverty must be put at the centre of the European agenda (…) social cohesion, equity within the EU and throughout the world should be EU’s priority (…) Child poverty should also be tackled, providing adequate means and making sure that children are part of the decision process that affects them”, firmly declared D. Carlos…
