MEPs lay out final offer on bank single resolution mechanism

05/03/2014 – The lead MEPs in charge for the second pillar of banking union, the single resolution mechanism, have begun preparing texts for Parliament’s April plenary vote. These texts will take on board concerns of some member states in a spirit of compromise, while at the same time maintaining a credible and fair system, able to reach the fundamental goals. The MEPs restate that they will not sign up to a system with serious and evident flaws.

Joint Press Release: MEMBER STATES URGED TO SUPPORT THE MOST DEPRIVED IN EUROPE

Brussels, 25 October 2012 – Eurodiaconia, Caritas Europa, Red Cross/EU Office, the European Anti-Poverty Network(EAPN), the European Federation of Food Banks and FEANTSA call on EU Member States to show commitment to the Europe 2020 Strategy and fully support the European Commission’s proposal of a Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived, issued yesterday.

EAPN expects concrete action from Commission’s orientation debate on social policy

 10/06/2015 – Commissioners yesterday discussed ‘Policy Orientations for a Social Europe’ in Strasbourg followed by a press conference with Commissioners Thyssen and Dombrovskis. EAPN welcomed the debate and did identify some positive elements, notably the the mention of ‘good jobs, i.e. quality jobs’, the importance of strong social protection and benchmarking minimum income – adequacy and coverage. 

EAPN Ireland news: new report on human impacts of austerity and preparation for Social Inclusion Forum

New report from Community Platform on the human impacts of austerity

25/02/2014 – a new report by a network of 30 leading Irish national organisations working against poverty and inequality highlights the Government’s failure to protect the most vulnerable in society. It warns that the dual attack of unemployment and relentless cuts at national and local level has pushed individuals, families and communities into poverty.