About 30 NGO representatives discussed the impact of the crisis on the people and the country. Soup kitchens are now a normal presence not only in towns but also in many rural communities. Tough budget measures have a direct impact on health, education and welfare system of the country. Job loss, salary cuts of about 30-40% and over-indebtedness are some of the consequences of the crisis increasing the number of people living in or at risk of poverty. EAPN spoke about its work to get better EU policies for combating poverty and about the preparations for the year 2010. The NGOs participating in the meeting created a working group to work on a plan to establish a national network.
For more information, please contact Tanya Basarab tanya.basarab@eapn.eu.
