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.…
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 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 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’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…
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 News
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…
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…
EAPN reacts to the EC Joint Employment Report
EAPN welcomes some positive aspects of the Report, such as the will to go beyond foreseen NRP measures to address the current crisis, the underlining of secure job transitions, the…
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…