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EAPN Statement on the Porto Social Summit – May 7, 2021

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With the upcoming Porto Social Summit, EAPN welcomes the intention to reinforce the commitment from Member States, European institutions, Social Partners and Civil Society to the implementation of the Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights (AP/EPSR). Nevertheless, EAPN must demand more ambition to face the challenges that lay ahead.

The Action Plan of the European Pillar of Social Rights

EAPN published its first reaction to the European Commission’s presentation of the AP/EPSR, which is expected to deliver on the promise that the unique European Social and Economic Model can bring shared prosperity and opportunities for all.

EAPN fully supports the EC in making effective use of these tools and using the revised Social Scoreboard for monitoring progress on social rights. But we continue to question whether the set of targets and objectives will effectively deliver on the promise and expectations of the EU’s citizens, who view the lack of social rights as a serious problem (71%), and perceive a Social Europe to be important to them personally (88%).

For EAPN, the Sustainable Development Goal 1 target would have been a more fitting demonstration of the commitment of EU institutions and national governments to improve the lives of the 91 million people at risk of poverty or social exclusion and to the 22.2% of children living in poor households in the EU27 (2019).

EAPN strongly urges governments to increase the ambition on the poverty reduction target, and welcomes the efforts of Members States that are working on much-needed national anti-poverty strategies, which will be essential to consistently integrate the initiatives of the AP/EPSR.

Minimum Income

EAPN regrets that the Action Plan does not include a Framework Directive on Minimum Income, which we view as legally feasible and within EU competencies in the social and cohesion policy fields, whilst respecting principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and protecting national competencies. A Framework Directive would have demonstrated EU commitment to the promise embedded in the AP/EPSR principle 14. In addition, EAPN expects the alternative Council Recommendation in 2022 to contribute in updating the EU framework on Minimum Income to effectively support and complement the social protection policies of Members States.

In implementing the Action Plan, EAPN encourages Member States to organise and strengthen coordination mechanisms to allow for meaningful engagement and participation of all – civil society organisations, social partners, and citizens, especially people at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

Participation of People Experiencing Poverty

On May 3, EAPN organised three sessions with People experiencing Poverty in EAPN’s national networks in France, Belgium, Spain and Italy and the UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier De Schutter. The participants had the opportunity to hear how the contributions given in December 2020 were used in his mission, provide additional information regarding the current implementation of MIS, and exchange on the necessary conditions for the implementation of the Child Guarantee at national level.

Conclusion

Faced with an overwhelming pandemic and an uncertain recovery, the EU and Member States must transform this crisis into an opportunity to rethink their social and economic model , stressing the former over the latter. It is the opportune moment to demonstrate to all EU citizens that they are at the center of the recovery by effectively addressing the structural causes of poverty through the AP/EPSR, the Green Deal, and the Recovery and Resilience Plans.

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EAPN in La Libre
May 6, 2021
Tags: Europe PovertyEuropean Pillar of Social RightsSocial EuropeSocial Summit
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  • Who we are
    • What is EAPN?
    • Our members
    • Our structure
      • EAPN Europe Staff
      • Governing bodies
        • General Assembly (GA)
        • Executive Committee
        • Bureau
      • EU Inclusion Strategies Group
    • The way we are funded
    • Get involved
    • Contact us
  • What we do
    • How we work
    • Policy areas we focus on
      • Poverty & Fundamental Rights
      • Wealth & Inequalities
      • Employment
      • Access to Public Services
      • EU Funds
      • Participation of people experiencing poverty
      • Europe 2020 Strategy
      • The Future of Europe
    • Projects
    • Network Development
    • Campaigns & Alliances
      • Campaigns
      • Alliances & Structured dialogue
  • News & Publications
    • Press Room
      • EAPN Press releases
      • EAPN Clippings
      • National Networks Clippings
    • News
      • EAPN News
      • EAPN National Networks News
      • EU Institutions News
    • Publications
      • EAPN key documents
      • EAPN Position Papers & Reports
      • EAPN Policy toolkits & Briefings
      • EAPN Letters
      • EAPN Books
    • Upcoming Events
    • EAPN Photos & Videos
    • EU jargon explained
  • What is poverty ?
    • Introduction
    • Poverty : what is it?
    • How is poverty measured?
    • Facts & Trends
    • Inequality : what is it?
    • Causes of poverty and inequality
    • Sources of information
    • Voices from the ground
  • Members’ Room
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