EAPN Policy brief – July/August 09
Download the latest issue (July/August 2009) of the EAPN Policy Briefing: Word – PDF
EAPN Policy brief – July/August 09
Download the latest issue (July/August 2009) of the EAPN Policy Briefing: Word – PDF
Barroso’s speech fails to convince- where’s the ambitious commitment to a social and sustainable EU ?
On the 15th July, President Barroso made his maiden speech to the first plenary of the European Parliament. He highlighted the need for urgent action on tackling the “worst financial and economic crisis in living memory, which continues to have devastating effects within our communities and families” and climate change.
Barroso’s speech fails to convince- where’s the ambitious commitment to a social and sustainable EU ?
On the 15th July, President Barroso made his maiden speech to the first plenary of the European Parliament. He highlighted the need for urgent action on tackling the “worst financial and economic crisis in living memory, which continues to have devastating effects within our communities and families” and climate change.
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EAPN presents President Barroso and EP parliamentary leaders its contribution towards the debate on the shape of the EU post 2010 strategy
{jathumbnail}On July 10th, EAPN wrote to President Barroso regarding the new Commission’s work programme and strategic priorities he will be presenting on 14-16th of July to the new Parliament opening session. EAPN highlights how the current growth and competition focus of the Lisbon Strategy has not managed to reduce the gap between rich and poor,…
DetailsEAPN presents President Barroso and EP parliamentary leaders its contribution towards the debate on the shape of the EU post 2010 strategy
{jathumbnail}On July 10th, EAPN wrote to President Barroso regarding the new Commission’s work programme and strategic priorities he will be presenting on 14-16th of July to the new Parliament opening session. EAPN highlights how the current growth and competition focus of the Lisbon Strategy has not managed to reduce the gap between rich and poor, with 79 million people still facing poverty.
DetailsShaping Our Future: developing a vision for an inclusive, equal and sustainable Ireland
On 19th June the Community Platform and a group called Is Feidir Linn (‘yes we can’) held a conference to discuss the possible future for a more social and just Ireland.
Shaping Our Future: developing a vision for an inclusive, equal and sustainable Ireland
On 19th June the Community Platform and a group called Is Feidir Linn (‘yes we can’) held a conference to discuss the possible future for a more social and just Ireland.
DetailsEAPN Scotland: Joint Seminar to build public support
The poverty Alliance and Joseph Rowntree Foundation are organizing a joint seminar “Hearts and minds: building public support to tackle poverty and income inequality in the UK”, on 9 July 2009.
EAPN Scotland: Joint Seminar to build public support
The poverty Alliance and Joseph Rowntree Foundation are organizing a joint seminar “Hearts and minds: building public support to tackle poverty and income inequality in the UK”, on 9 July 2009.
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