Good intentions need urgent actions to be convincing
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 16 December 2010 – EAPN first reaction to the Commission Communication on the Platform against Poverty.
Human Rights Day: MEPs join NGOs in urging Member States to tackle health inequalities in access to health care for undocumented children and women
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 9th of December 2010 – JOINT PRESS RELEASE by Médecins du Monde, the HUMA network, the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM), the European Women’s Lobby (EWL) and the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN).
Press Release: Thousands-strong solidarity ring encircles European Parliament
Brussels, 19 November 2010 – With poverty and inequality levels rising throughout Europe, the 2010 Coalition of Social NGOs has called for a solidarity gathering today to urge the European institutions and Member States’ governments to give a more sustainable and equitable response to the crisis, instead of making the most vulnerable carry the cost.
Press release: EAPN welcomes the huge increase in Parliament support for an EU Framework Directive on Minimum Income
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 25 October 2010 – Within a month of launching its proposal for an EU framework Directive on Adequate Minimum Income, EAPN is delighted that the proposal has received support from 262 Members, from 7 different political groupings, in the European Parliament, on 20 October.
9th Round Table on Poverty – Participation of stakeholders and the social dimention of Europe 2020 at risk if National Action Plans for Inclusion are dropped!
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, 15 October 2010 – Today, EAPN sends its Key Messages to EU decision makers and stakeholders, prior to the Round Table on Poverty and Social Exclusion on the 18 and 19 October.
Press release: Belgian and Hungarian Presidencies commit to making progress on the adequacy of minimum income schemes
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 27 September 2010 – Last Friday 24th September in Brussels, the European Anti-Poverty Network and its Belgian member, BAPN, held one of their key events during this 2010 European Year for combating poverty and social exclusion.
Press release: 75% of Europeans demand actions against poverty and social exclusion!
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 27 August 2010 – The Eurobarometer report – European bi-annual opinion poll – that came out on 16 August shows that only 42% of Europeans say they trust the European Union, down six percentage points in just six months.
Press release: No exit from the crisis without an exit strategy from poverty
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 16 June 2010 – The agreement of an EU target to reduce poverty is a good day for Europe, but the day plans to reduce poverty are implemented in each Member State will be a better one
Press release: Actions to combat Poverty and to foster Social Inclusion risk remaining at the margins of EU Cooperation
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 29 April 2010 – EAPN’s reaction to the Commission’s proposals for Integrated Guidelines for the Europe 2020 strategy.
Press Release: A cautious step forward – but will it reduce poverty?
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 26 March 2010 – EU leaders back principle of EU Poverty Target, but fail to agree figure or indicator.