Advancing poverty eradication through the European Pillar of Social Rights
The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR), proclaimed in 2017, aimed to build a stronger Social Europe and reduce poverty. Its 2021 Action Plan set a target to lift at…
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EAPN letter to the EPSCO Council: Put People and Respect for the European Social Model first
Ahead of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) on 9-10 March 2009, EAPN has written to the Ministers regarding the impact of the crisis on people in poverty and anti poverty organisations. In their letter, EAPN puts forward short and long term proposals to ensure that the needs of people experiencing poverty are included in the response to the crisis.
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Social Inclusion
Building Security, Giving Hope: EAPN Assessment of the National Strategic Reports on Social Protection and Social Inclusion (2008-10) Read
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Employment
EAPN Letter to EAPN to EU Ministers of Employment: “The adequacy of Minimum Income Schemes is a key way to address the economic crisis” Read
The Lisbon Strategy
>>Will the economic crisis force a stronger social pillar in Lisbon? EAPN Social Inclusion Scoreboard on the National Reform Programmes (2008-10) Read
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Participation and civil Dialogue
EAPN PEP Meeting Report 2025
The 23rd European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty (PEP), held in Brussels on 11–12 December 2025, took place at a decisive moment for Europe’s social future. As the European Union moves towards its…
EC PEP Consultation Report
The European Commission Consultation with People Experiencing Poverty (PEP), held on 17–18 September 2025 in Porto alongside the Porto Social Forum, marked a key step in shaping the future EU…
Leveraging Anti-Poverty Strategies for Poverty Eradication
This EAPN report maps the essential elements that should be present in a comprehensive National or Local Anti-Poverty Strategy (NAPS & LAPS). Drawing on consultations with 18 national networks, it…
Competitiveness or Social Justice: a Choice to Make
The European Semester and the MFF reflect the framing set out in the Mario Draghi report on The future of European competitiveness, which envisions Europe’s future as a global economic…
EAPN Contributions to the European Commission Anti-Discrimination Strategies
“The few available statistics are clear: those who live in poverty often experience overlapping forms of discrimination. As Audre Lorde said, “there is no such thing as a single issue…
People’s Summit 2025 Report
The European Anti-Poverty Network Portugal (EAPN Portugal) and the European Anti-Poverty Network Europe (EAPN Europe) hosted the second edition of the People’s Summit in Porto on 28 March 2025, bringing…
EU budget 2028-2034: Defence, security and competitiveness at the expenses of the most vulnerable
23 July 2025 EAPN initial reaction to the proposal for a Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034 On 16 July 2025, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for the Multiannual Financial…
How Can Employers Prevent Discrimination & Promote Inclusion To Tackle Poverty In The Labour Market?
The European Anti-Poverty Network and the Adecco Group partnered to foster dialogue, between stakeholders from across sectors, exploring how employers and civil society organisations can collaborate and create synergies to…
EAPN Members and the EU Council Recommendation on Adequate Minimum Income Ensuring Active Inclusion
The adoption of the Council Recommendation of 30 January 2023 on Adequate Minimum Income Ensuring Active Inclusion (hereafter “Council Recommendation”) marked a key milestone in the European Union’s fight against poverty.…