EAPN presents its analysis on energy poverty in the context of the green transition and the cost-of-living. What’s the impact of EU green transition activities for those experiencing or at risk of energy poverty? Before the end of 2021, 1 in 4 European households had to choose between heating their homes or having food…
The 2022 PeP Meeting took place on 29 and 30 November, at a crucial time as the turmoil facing Europe had worsened already existing social injustices and contributed to an unbearably high cost of living. Under the title ‘The unbearable cost of living’ the event brought together 175+ participants, including national delegations of people experiencing…
This EU Poverty Watch report captures the main findings, messages and recommendations from 24 national Poverty Watches produced by our members. These reports start from the reality of people experiencing poverty and the perspectives of the NGOs that work with them. They aim to monitor key trends and policy, raise awareness about the reality for people experiencing poverty and…
Minimum Income Schemes (MIS) are an essential, integral part of universal social protection schemes and a comprehensive, rights-based, person-centred active inclusion approach that ensures adequate income. They are crucial in multidimensional integrated anti-poverty strategies both at the national and EU levels. They help to: Guarantee a minimum standard of living and a decent life for…
How important is equal access to essential services, and how does this impact the socio economic inclusion of EU citizens? Does digitalisation serve as an opportunity, or barrier? What is the link between a minimum income and equal access to essential services? The EAPN Access to Essential Services report is the result of dedicated sessions of structured…
How has the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) translated into concrete actions to benefit those living in the EU? Has it achieved a strong social Europe that is fair, inclusive and full of opportunities? Where are the gaps and opportunities? EAPN Portugal and EAPN Europe hosted a People’s Summit in Porto, bringing together people…
EAPN was honoured to participate in the Right to Energy Forum 2023, and raise the voice of people experiencing energy poverty in the ongoing energy and cost of living crisis. The Forum took place 21 – 23 February 2023. This year’s programme offered 3 days of discussions and interactive sessions with activists, politicians, environmental NGOs,…
The 2016 European Parliament Handbook on Energy Poverty, was originally published by the Greens/EFA and the Buildings Performance Institute Europe in 2016 with a view to examining the causes and effects of energy poverty. This updated version expands upon the findings of the original to consider the best practices that can be employed to tackle…
EAPN STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE PROPOSAL FOR THE COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION ON ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HIGH-QUALITY LONG-TERM CARE In September 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a Council Recommendation on access to affordable high-quality long-term care as part of the EU Care Strategy. The Covid-19 pandemic has refocused attention on the well-being and quality…
On October 19, ahead of the Energy Council, the Right to Energy Coalition has called on the EU to protect the most vulnerable households from unaffordable energy prices. The open letter points out that the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), part of the EU’s strategy to decarbonise homes and tackle energy poverty, is underperforming for the worst homes and…