Join our team! We are looking for a Junior Administration & Events Officer to join our Brussels office. The candidate will be part of a small team responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the EAPN internal and external meetings and events while ensuring that they are in line with the network’s programmes objectives and…
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As EU institutions start decisive meetings on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, a broad civil society coalition is urging them to prioritise people and fundamental rights in this landmark legislation. EAPN Europe is one of 150 civil society organizations calling on the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of the EU to put…
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EAPN presents its analysis on energy poverty in the context of the green transition and the cost-of-living. What’s the impact of EU green transition activities for those experiencing or at risk of energy poverty? Before the end of 2021, 1 in 4 European households had to choose between heating their homes or having food…
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The 2022 PeP Meeting took place on 29 and 30 November, at a crucial time as the turmoil facing Europe had worsened already existing social injustices and contributed to an unbearably high cost of living. Under the title ‘The unbearable cost of living’ the event brought together 175+ participants, including national delegations of people experiencing…
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This EU Poverty Watch report captures the main findings, messages and recommendations from 24 national Poverty Watches produced by our members. These reports start from the reality of people experiencing poverty and the perspectives of the NGOs that work with them. They aim to monitor key trends and policy, raise awareness about the reality for people experiencing poverty and…
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Minimum Income Schemes (MIS) are an essential, integral part of universal social protection schemes and a comprehensive, rights-based, person-centred active inclusion approach that ensures adequate income. They are crucial in multidimensional integrated anti-poverty strategies both at the national and EU levels. They help to: Guarantee a minimum standard of living and a decent life for…
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How important is equal access to essential services, and how does this impact the socio economic inclusion of EU citizens? Does digitalisation serve as an opportunity, or barrier? What is the link between a minimum income and equal access to essential services? The EAPN Access to Essential Services report is the result of dedicated sessions of structured…
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How has the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) translated into concrete actions to benefit those living in the EU? Has it achieved a strong social Europe that is fair, inclusive and full of opportunities? Where are the gaps and opportunities? EAPN Portugal and EAPN Europe hosted a People’s Summit in Porto, bringing together people…
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EAPN was honoured to participate in the Right to Energy Forum 2023, and raise the voice of people experiencing energy poverty in the ongoing energy and cost of living crisis. The Forum took place 21 – 23 February 2023. This year’s programme offered 3 days of discussions and interactive sessions with activists, politicians, environmental NGOs,…
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After 35 months, 29 deliverables, around 3,000 pages written, around 20 scientific articles in top class journals at EU and national level, formal and informal meetings, presentations at conferences, universities, research centres, consultations with academics, civil society organisations, and stakeholders, the WorkYP Project is heading to its concluding steps. On Thursday 26 January 2023, the…
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