EAPN STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE PROPOSAL FOR THE COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION ON ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HIGH-QUALITY LONG-TERM CARE In September 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a Council Recommendation on access to affordable high-quality long-term care as part of the EU Care Strategy. The Covid-19 pandemic has refocused attention on the well-being and quality…
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On October 19, ahead of the Energy Council, the Right to Energy Coalition has called on the EU to protect the most vulnerable households from unaffordable energy prices. The open letter points out that the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), part of the EU’s strategy to decarbonise homes and tackle energy poverty, is underperforming for the worst homes and…
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Do you have a passion for social media and want to help fight against poverty? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Digital Communications Consultant! The Consultant is expected to have a deep understanding of integrated communications work and social media engagement to support EAPN’s digital communication, including website, social media channels and online engagement…
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On the 13th and 14th of October 2022, EAPN (with the Social Platform) attended an EPSCO informal meeting – known as the Ministerial Meeting of Social Affairs and Employment Ministers. The meeting, which took place in Prague, focused on current issues such as energy poverty and welcoming Ukrainian refugees on the agenda. In the first…
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Are you studying to become an interpreter? Are you fluent in English and other European language? Are you based in Brussels? This Call is for you!! EAPN is looking for volunteers to act as interpreters at the 20th European Meeting of People experiencing Poverty (PeP). The event will take place in Brussels at Royal Library…
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On the 25th & 26th of October, EAPN Spain organizes the “III European Congress Against Poverty and Social Exclusion”, in Madrid (with online live streaming options). The III Congress aims to analyse the challenges for a Social Europe, considering the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the socio-economic consequences brought by the COVID-19 pandemic…
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The EU Alliance for Investing in Children (Alliance) welcomes the European Care Strategy as a key framework to address the needs of children, their families, and carers. In particular, the strategy aims to ensure available, quality, affordable and accessible care services with better working conditions, gender equality and work-life balance for carers, and to improve the…
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On September 28th, the European Commission released its long-awaited proposal for a Council Recommendation on adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion (the Proposal). The Proposal is part of the initiatives announced in the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan and seeks to contribute to the EU-level headline target to reduce the number of people…
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Objectives of the 2021 European meeting This years’ Meeting of People experiencing poverty centred on four important discussion topics: Housing Adequate Minimum Income Good quality health care services Digitalisation and the access to services will be considered as a cross-cutting issue. How has access to digital technology (access to internet, access to devices, knowledge of…
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From October 4 to October 6 2022, the 30th edition of the European Disability Days (EDD) will take place in Ostrava. This year’s jubilee year is included in the events within the framework of the Czech Republic’s presidency of the Council of the European Union and its main partner is the European Anti-Poverty Network Czech Republic.…
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