Europe 2020’s poverty target will not be met with current approach!
Brussels, 16 July 2012 – EAPN’s analysis highlights serious failure of Europe 2020’s Strategy to promote coherent anti-poverty strategies, undermined by economic governance
EAPN urges EU leaders to demonstrate that they have a Social Vision for Europe
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 26 June 2012 – In advance of the European Council (28-29 June), EAPN has written to Prime Ministers and Heads of State urging them to demonstrate that they have a social vision for Europe that is backed up by a social investment pact.
Member States must support investment in a strong European Social Fund (ESF) if they are serious about Poverty Target
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 21 June 2012 – Today, 18 social NGOs have sent a joint letter to Prime Ministers ahead of their General Affairs Council meeting on 26th June, urging them to back the European Commission’s proposal on the Cohesion policy budget and on the European Social Fund (ESF) for social inclusion and fighting poverty.
EAPN urges EU leaders to stop their attack on Social Protection Systems
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 19 June 2012 – In advance of the Employment and Social Affairs Council (21-22 June), EAPN has written to Ministers of Social Affairs urging them to defend Social Protection and Social Welfare systems, which the austerity measures continue to undermine. Unless a new approach is found, the social, economic and health costs will be enormous and difficult to reverse.
EAPN General Assembly calls for an EU Social Investment Pact
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 11 June 2012 – The 23rd EAPN General Assembly delivered a strong message to EU Institutions and National Governments to say that ‘Austerity’ is not working and that it is driving people further into poverty and making the ‘poor’ pay the price for the crisis they did not create.
Poverty Target remains invisible in Europe 2020 Strategy
{jathumbnail}EAPN First assessment of the National Reform Programmes (NRPs) 2012
Brussels, 21 May 2012 – EAPN has written to Commissioner Andor and to the members of the Social Protection Committee (in advance of their meeting on 23 May) presenting its first assessment of the 2012 National Reform Programmes (NRPs).
Poverty Reduction Target needs to be backed by EU Funds – NGOs urge Member States to respect their commitments
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 15 May 2012 – Today, 14 social NGOs are launching their campaign EU Money for Poverty Reduction NOW! to urge Member States to respect their commitments to reduce poverty by ensuring that the necessary EU Funds are allocated for social inclusion and fighting poverty.
26 Governments seem set to ignore EU Poverty Reduction Target
Brussels, 19 April 2012 – In advance of the General Affairs Council on the 24th of April, the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) has written to Prime Ministers insisting that the decisions they make in relation to the next round of Structural Funds is consistent with the agreed EU poverty reduction target.
EAPN campaigns to support 20% ESF allocation for social inclusion
Brussels, 13 March 2012 – Following its response to the Commission’s legislative package for Cohesion Policy, EAPN calls on all Member States to support the Commission’s proposal of a 20% ring-fenced allocation of the European Social Fund (ESF) for social inclusion and the fight against poverty.
Trade unions and anti-poverty campaigners demand alternative economic policy for EU
{jathumbnail}Brussels, 29 February 2012 – On the eve of the European Council on 1-2 March 2012, the European Federation of Public Services Unions (EPSU) and the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) call on European governments and EU institutions to focus on addressing inequality and promoting inclusive growth rather than slashing public services, social security systems and commit to the delivery of Europe 2020 targets.