EAPN Policy brief – February 09
Download the latest issue (February 2009) of the EAPN Policy Briefing: Word – PDF
EAPN answers to the Commission’s consultation on the revised impact assessment guidelines
These guidelines are used by the Commission’s staff when assessing the economic, social and environmental impact of Commission’s proposals.
DetailsStructural funds 2007-2013: EAPN publishes comments on the Commission’s communication on programming documents
EAPN’s position also includes recommendations on how to strengthen structural funds’ contribution to the fight against poverty and social exclusion.
DetailsEAPN releases briefing note on the new European Employment Guidelines 2008-2010
The briefing note reveals that the EAPN action as well as the MEP Anne Van Lancker (socialist, Be) report have had some impact: the version finally adopted by the Member States include some positive changes in the narrative part.
DetailsEAPN co-organizes seminar with Concord and Dignity International in the European Social Forum
EAPN Sweden and the EAPN Globalization group from the Executive committee are co-organizing a seminar in this year’s European Social Forum which will take place between 17 and 21 September in Malmo (Sweden).
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“Don’t rob the Irish people of the Combat Poverty Agency when we need it most” warns EAPN Ireland
Amid suggestions that the Irish government intends to amalgamate or abolish the Combat Poverty Agency (CPA) EAPN Ireland believes the CPA continues to play a crucial role in the fight against poverty.
EAPN Malta releases report on poverty and inequality in Maltese society
EAPN Malta just released a new report on poverty and inequality in Malta, which is based on the results of focus groups meeting which were organized during June and July 2008.
EAPN Portugal takes the lead of EU project on how to “bridge” Employment and Inclusion strategies
EAPN Portugal recently started leading the “Bridges for Inclusion” project, with the participation of EAPN Castilla La Mancha (Spain), EAPN Flanders (Belgium), EAPN Bulgaria, EAPN Europe, as well as the Caritas Romania Confederation and the International Labour Organisation.
“Don’t rob the Irish people of the Combat Poverty Agency when we need it most” warns EAPN Ireland
Amid suggestions that the Irish government intends to amalgamate or abolish the Combat Poverty Agency (CPA) EAPN Ireland believes the CPA continues to play a crucial role in the fight against poverty.
DetailsEAPN Malta releases report on poverty and inequality in Maltese society
EAPN Malta just released a new report on poverty and inequality in Malta, which is based on the results of focus groups meeting which were organized during June and July 2008.
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