EAPN expectations from the Convention on the future of Europe

The Laeken Declaration rightfully underlines that “citizens want results in the field of employment and combating poverty and social exclusion”. In the series of questions addressed to the Convention, it asks “how can we intensify cooperation in the field of social inclusion…?” This paper sets out the broad areas where reform is necessary in order to enhance combating poverty and social exclusion in the European Union.

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EAPN Response to the European Commission synthesis report for the Barcelona European Council, 15-16 March 2002

In view of the failure so far to integrate the economic, social and environment objectives of the Lisbon strategy, EAPN asks the European Council to give a strong mandate to the Commission to develop mechanisms with which to assess all aspects of the Lisbon strategy as to their social and environmental impact.

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2002

Hiring of the 2nd Director: Fintan Farrel (Ireland) and he will stay as Director for 10 years (2002-2012)   13th GA – Berlin (Germany): “Putting Rights at the Centre of the EU Strategy against Social Exclusion.” First EU Round Table for Social Inclusion: The main role for the Round Tables (an important part of the…

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