EC Proposal for EU Directive on Minimum Wages | EAPN Statement
The EU must adopt a Directive on Minimum Wages, guaranteeing decent pay and working conditions for all! EAPN welcomes the need for guaranteed decent pay and working conditions for all…
2018 EESC Civil Society Prize to reward Identities, European Values and Cultural Heritage in Europe
Theme of the 2018 prize: “Identities, European Values and Cultural Heritage in Europe” The aim of the Civil Society Prize, which is awarded annually, is to reward and encourage tangible initiatives and achievements…
The Future of Europe | EAPN contribution to the Discussion on The Future of Europe
The Euro crisis, austerity policies, BREXIT and the refuge/immigration crisis, among other factors, have led to the EU’s work model, its viability and the future of Europe being questioned by…
Action Plan on Urban Poverty: EAPN members’ feedback is needed!
The European Commission has opened a consultation on the 13 draft actions for a Final Action Plan of the Urban Agenda priority partnership on Urban Poverty, coordinated by Belgium (PPS…
European Council Meeting
The European Council defines the EU’s overall political direction and priorities. It is not one of the EU’s legislating institutions, so does not negotiate or adopt EU laws. Instead it sets…
European Council Meeting
The European Council defines the EU’s overall political direction and priorities. It is not one of the EU’s legislating institutions, so does not negotiate or adopt EU laws. Instead it sets…
State of the Union speech | A Europe that preserves our way of life
The State of the Union speech was made this morning by the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker. It will give important pointers for the priorities of the Commission…
Exchange of stakeholders’ views held on a European Pillar of Social Rights
1 September 2016, an exchange of views on a European Pillar of Social Rights was organised in the European Parliament. It was planned in the framework of the preparation of the…
Dutch Presidency publishes Addendum to the Council Conclusions adopted by the EPSCO
On June 17 the EPSCO Council adopted the Council Conclusions on an integrated approach to combating poverty and social exclusion. The Dutch Presidency has published the addendum in the form…
Council Conclusions on ‘Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion: an Integrated Approach’
The Council calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop an integrated approach to combat poverty and social exclusion by combining adequate income support, access to quality services…