EAPN’s report clearly demonstrates that:
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The social impact is getting worse, as Governments’ austerity measures make the poor pay and undermine a sustainable recovery.
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The social impact is being systematically under-assessed and ignored.
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NGOs are gravely weakened and their fundamental contribution to society is at stake.
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The crisis was not inevitable and was a result of deregulation and increasing inequality, not public sector spending.
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Another, fairer way is possible – towards prosperity for all.
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The EU must restore the core values of the European Project, and use Europe 2020 to drive an ambitious social and sustainable vision.