The 2016 European Parliament Handbook on Energy Poverty, was originally published by the Greens/EFA and the Buildings Performance Institute Europe in 2016 with a view to examining the causes and effects of energy poverty. This updated version expands upon the findings of the original to consider the best practices that can be employed to tackle…
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The purpose of this report of the WorkYP project is to make general policy recommendations for the European Union to tackle in-work poverty (IWP), building on the main findings of the project, and considering the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) principles, which point to key issues in the enhancement of EU social citizenship. Main…
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The Working Yet Poor project is slowly coming to an end…After almost 3 years of research, meetings and working together, the project partners will organise a Final Conference to discuss about In-Work Poverty in Europe and present the main findings from the project. The rise of in-work poverty in the EU and beyond, Wages and…
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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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