No social progress with the far-right: the case of Minimum Income in Italy

In today’s Italian political environment, ideological hostility toward solidarity and equality is now well established, reflected in the Meloni government’s recent approach to Minimum Income and social rights in general. The repeal of the previous Minimum Income scheme is cause for concern because of its impact on the social structure and values of the country.…

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Building an inclusive Europe: combating socioeconomic discrimination

In late June, ATD Fourth World hosted the webinar “Building an inclusive Europe: Combating socioeconomic discrimination.” Facilitated by EAPN’s Policy & Advocacy Coordinator, Kahina Rabahi, the webinar focused on the realities of life and the lessons we can learn from people living and fighting socioeconomic discrimination. We discussed legal and political arguments for adopting a…

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IV European Congress against Poverty and Social Exclusion | EAPN Spain 

On 20 September 2023, EAPN Spain is organising – in collaboration with EAPN Asturias – the IV European Congress against Poverty and Social Exclusion, in Oviedo, Spain. The IV Congress aims to debate the approaches, proposals and/or models that should guide efforts in the fight against poverty and social exclusion at national and EU level, and the…

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The Child Guarantee, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fight child poverty

On 20 June, Child Guarantee National Coordinators met in Brussels to discuss the implementation of the European Child Guarantee. In a joint statement by EU Alliance for Investing in Children, we analyse the latest development of this timely instrument and provide recommendations to ensure its success. The Child Guarantee is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fight…

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Position Paper_EAPN's Reaction To The European Semester Autumn Package

EAPN reacts to the European Semester Autumn Package

The European Semester continues to frame the recovery in terms of economic stability, productivity, competitiveness and free movement of goods and services in the single market, underpinned by weak social components and indicators. Moreover, the Recovery plans have centred GDP and economic growth as the main measures of progress and a healthy economy. This approach…

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