{jathumbnail}As the internal EU debates about new priorities for Europe 2020 in the Annual Growth Survey 2013 commence, EAPN has published its Analysis of the 2012 National Reform Programmes (NRPs) and National Social Reports (NSRs): An EU worth defending: beyond austerity to social investment and inclusive growth.
DetailsBrussels, 16 July 2012 – EAPN’s analysis highlights serious failure of Europe 2020’s Strategy to promote coherent anti-poverty strategies, undermined by economic governance
DetailsIn Nov 2012, Monika Flašíková Beňová (MEP, S&D) asked an oral question on the NRP, explicitly referencing EAPN.
Details09/07/2012 – In their meeting with the troika partners today members of the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) Ireland highlighted that the Irish Government has choices and that there is another way than the current austerity approach which is resulting in increased poverty and inequality and will have a long term negative impact both on our…
DetailsThe main new element is the new Compact for Growth and Jobs and re-focussing of Structural Funds to this end, with gains for youth unemployment, research, innovation, SME’s, and a reference to implementing effective policies to combat poverty and support vulnerable groups.. but with no detail.
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{jathumbnail}27/06 – EAPN’s policy coordinator, Sian Jones presented EAPN’s alternative country-specific Recommendations, to Commissioners Rehn and Andor, in a large event organized by the Greens/EFA: Kick Start Social Europe – Beyond Austerity, held in the European Parliament.
Details26/06/2012 – The Spanish Minister of Employment and Social Security, Fátima Báñez, made public on 26th June a reallocation of ESF funds for the Operational Programme “Fight against Discrimination” (2007-2013), which aims to promote the labour insertion of the more disadvantaged groups, in particular, immigrants, Roma, excluded groups and disabled persons.
Details26/06/2012 – Wallon network of EAPN (RWLP) launches Mail Art : “Diversion of bank notes – back to sense !” Exhibition of all creations in Liège from 10 June till 15 September.
26/06/2012 – Latest publication bulletin on social exclusion at EU level Together and Across is out.
