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SUMMARY:Anti-Poverty Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Anti-Poverty Day is taking place for the first time\, co-organised by EAPN with MEPs from Greens/EFA\, S&D\, The Left\, Renew\, and EPP\, with the support of the Intergroup on Fighting Against Poverty: a flagship event placing lived experience at the heart of EU policymaking.     \nThe event will bring together MEPs\, officials\, civil society\, grassroots movements and crucially\, People Experiencing Poverty (PEP) to drive political development and policy change on the matter.  \nJoin us on this day. Registrations open until 27 October 12.00 p.m. \nCheck the agenda \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/PztnZ6iEuZYR1VrW7
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/anti-poverty-day-2025/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, room ASP 5E3\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking,Featured
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SUMMARY:EAPN Position Paper Launch Event at the European Parliament
DESCRIPTION:EAPN’s position paper\, Towards the Eradication of Poverty\, will be launched at the European Parliament on 23 June\, in an event hosted by MEP Marit Maij (S&D)\, Co-Chair of the Intergroup on Fighting Against Poverty. \nAnd you’re invited to join us! \nFind the agenda here. \nIn 2026\, the European Commission is expected to launch the first-ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy\, a long-awaited milestone for millions of people living in poverty and the organisations that advocate with and for them. \nToday\, despite decades of initiatives\, 93.3 million people across the EU remain at risk of poverty and social exclusion. Unless we push for a comprehensive\, rights-based\, ambitious and effective framework\, it risks becoming just another missed opportunity. \nJoin us on 23 June at the European Parliament for the launch of EAPN’s position paper. Together with MEP Marit Maij (S&D)\, we’ll bring anti-poverty voices to the table to discuss how to adopt an inclusive and multidimensional approach\, one that goes beyond socio-economic factors and addresses the root causes of poverty. \nThis is a critical political moment. The upcoming strategy could mark a turning point\, but only if civil society\, people experiencing poverty\, and policy actors come together to demand a strong\, rights-based\, and comprehensive framework. \nThe event will explore poverty as a structural issue\, beyond statistics\, and provide space for stakeholders to collectively call for an ambitious EU commitment to eradicating poverty. \n\nEuropean Parliament\, Brussels\, ASP 3H1\n13:00-15:00 (with networking from 14:30-15.00)\nFind the agenda here\n\nEradicating poverty is a political choice. Alleviation of poverty is not enough. Everyone\, not just some of us\, deserves a dignified life. \nHelp shape the future of social justice in Europe.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/position-paper-launch-at-the-european-parliament/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, room ASP 5E3\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking,Featured
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SUMMARY:European Poverty Watch Launch
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn 8 April\, the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) will launch its latest Poverty Watch Report\, “Towards a systemic approach to social protection”\, at an event co-organised by the EAPN and the EESC Civil Society. It will take place at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels. \nLaunch Page  \nPoverty has remained at considerable levels in Europe in recent years whilst progress towards meeting the EU’s 2030 poverty reduction targets remained limited. In this report\, EAPN tries to highlight the need for significantly systemic efforts. Additionally\, EAPN shares an update of the persistent poverty rates\, in its various manifestations. \nThe absence of a systemic approach is evident throughout the various stages of the policy cycle of social rights instruments. Among the most salient issues\, our 2024 Poverty Watch addresses: \n\nThe limited involvement of those living in poverty and social exclusion—both during the design of social protection policies and assessment of their impact.\nConcerns about the coherence of social protection policies with the basic principles governing our democracies\, as well as with other policies\nThe coverage and financing of social protection schemes\nThe growing number of challenges that hinder their protective function\, such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution\, climate change\, ageing societies\, war\, and the shrinking of democracies worldwide.\n\nAgenda link. \nThis is an in-person event that will be webstreamed. \nRegistration link: https://forms.gle/DPHzha2GgcUGEchq8
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/european-poverty-watch-launch/
LOCATION:european economic and social comitee\, Rue Belliard 99/101\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:People’s Summit 2025 Porto Edition “The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy: From Intention to Action”
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 People’s Summit will take place on the 28 March\, in Porto\, Portugal\, co-organised by EAPN Europe and EAPN Portugal.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis edition will continue the push towards an ambitious EU Anti-Poverty Strategy\, bringing together voices from across Europe – people experiencing poverty\, grassroots social organisations\, policymakers\, national and European institutions representatives. \nBuilding from the takeaways and recommendations from its last editions\, it will be a forum to present concrete recommendations for the upcoming EU Anti-Poverty Strategy – the challenges to be addressed\, priorities\, and concrete legislative\, policy and budgetary measures. \n\nAGENDA 
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/peoples-summit-2025-porto-edition-the-eu-anti-poverty-strategy-from-intention-to-action/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:PEOPLE’S SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:On 18 July 2024\, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a historic commitment: the launch of the EU’s first-ever Anti-Poverty Strategy\, set for the 2024-2029 mandate. While the strategy’s full scope is yet to be revealed\, EAPN welcomes this crucial step towards eradicating poverty and social exclusion across Europe. \nIn addition to the Anti-Poverty Strategy\, the European Commission has pledged to renew the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan\, along with strategies for Gender Equality\, LGBTIQ Equality\, and Anti-Racism. New initiatives\, including a Quality Jobs Roadmap\, a Pact for European Social Dialogue\, and a European Affordable Housing Plan\, are also planned. These commitments signal a strengthened EU focus on social inclusion and equity. \nFor EAPN\, which has advocated for an EU Anti-Poverty Strategy since 1990\, this announcement marks a major milestone. However\, President von der Leyen’s announcement also raises a critical question: \nHow can we ensure that the upcoming EU Anti-Poverty Strategy effectively eliminates poverty and social exclusion? \n\nWhat to Expect at the People’s Summit\nThe People’s Summit is a dedicated policy platform to amplify the voices of those experiencing poverty\, connect national EAPN members\, engage with political stakeholders\, and unite grassroots organisations from across Europe. The 2024 Summit will focus on sharing insights from people experiencing poverty (PeP)\, EAPN members\, policymakers\, and social experts on the creation of a truly impactful EU Anti-Poverty Strategy. \nThis summit is an opportunity to: \n\nHear directly from individuals impacted by poverty and social exclusion.\nExplore policy recommendations for building an inclusive\, ambitious Anti-Poverty Strategy.\nConnect with other organisations\, policymakers\, and advocates dedicated to social rights and poverty eradication.\n\nThis event is supported by the European Commission and the Robert Bosch Foundation.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/peoples-summit-building-the-future-of-social-rights-towards-an-eu-anti-poverty-strategy/
LOCATION:The Nhow Hotel Brussels\, Rue Royale 250\, 1210 Bruxelles\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:EAPN talks - EU ELECTIONS 2024: What's next for the missing poor?
DESCRIPTION:The next edition of EAPN Talks happens on Wednesday 18 September 2024 (10:00 – 12:00 Brussels time). To EAPN Talks we invite activists and civil society organisations to delve into a specific topic\, providing an opportunity for all EAPN members to learn\, share and build knowledge together! \nWe will discuss how the 2024-2029 EU institutional changes\, particularly the rise of far-right and right-wing parties\, affect social justice and fundamental rights. The focus will be on the ‘missing poor’—those often overlooked by traditional policies and statistics\, such as the homeless\, undocumented individuals\, people in institutions\, those on the move\, and those deprived of liberty. \nTo explore the possibilities for ‘What strategies can EU civil society organisations use to make the missing poor’s voice heard in a hostile political context?’ we will be joined by ENAR\, the European Disability Forum\, and ERGO Network.  \nDon’t miss this enlightening webinar—get informed and engage with us!
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eapn-talks-eu-elections-2024-whats-next-for-the-missing-poor/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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