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Social Protection and Social Inclusion- Negotiations on the EU budget
[21/05/2013] - Civil Society Organisations call for transparent and real participation in the European semester
[20/05/2013] - Parliament questions the Commission on the Social Investment Package
[13/05/2013] - Water campaign backed by 1.5 million citizens
[06/05/2013] - In the SIP a big step from the Commission towards the recognition of informal carers
[29/04/2013] - Social investment can only make a difference if policy makers commit to its full implementation
[29/04/2013] - Commission sends alarming message about deepening social crisis
[16/04/2013] - Inclusive growth through the eyes of the OECD
[27/03/2013] - In Europe 1 million people do not have access to water and sanitation
[26/03/2013] - Good intentions but no concrete action
[19/03/2013] - Parliament sets conditions to give its consent to the EU budget
[18/03/2013] - Final report of the Annual Convention of the Platform Against Poverty and Social Exclusion
[11/03/2013] - Member states must make social policies the driver of European economic governance
[11/03/2013] - Reminding MEPs of the consequences of budget cuts for the ESF
[11/03/2013] - MEPs and Social Platform share views on the social dimension of the EU
[22/02/2013] - A first look at the Social Investment Package
[22/02/2013] - Partnership in EU funds: where are we?
[22/02/2013] - Make social policies a driver of European economic governance
[22/02/2013] - Social Investment Package announced for February 20
[11/02/2013] - Commission considers civil society involvement key for effective running of EU funds
[11/02/2013] - Employment alone cannot fight poverty but it can part of the solution
[11/02/2013] - Assessment of progress towards the Europe 2020 social inclusion objectives
[04/02/2013] - Policies needed to counter social exclusion in the labour market
[04/02/2013] - European labour markets in crisis: is there light at the end of the tunnel?
[04/02/2013] - An assessment of the Irish Presidency's programme
[29/01/2013] - Spring Alliance calls for an EU budget that delivers the most for people and the planet
[28/01/2013] - Threats to social cohesion in Europe
[14/01/2013] - Member states abstain from discussing a social pillar in the EMU
[17/12/2012] - Our recommendations on Care are now available in 3 languages
[17/12/2012] - Going beyond bank accounts for financial inclusion
[11/12/2012] - Social investment: the appropriate means to effectively reduce poverty and inequalities in the EU
[11/12/2012] - Financial and economic governance cannot exist without a strong social pillar
[11/12/2012] - 120 million Europeans are living in poverty
[11/12/2012] - Our call for the exclusion of social security systems from the scope of the public procurement directive
[03/12/2012] - Europe 2020 social targets missing in the Annual Growth Survey for 2013
[03/12/2012] - Member states need to take action to combat poverty and to reduce rising inequalities for people’s well-being
[03/12/2012] - The face of social Europe in 2012 and the way ahead
[26/11/2012] - European Parliament calls for a Social Investment Pact as a response to the crisis
[26/11/2012] - Decisive week on the EU budget for the coming years
[19/11/2012] - A strong EU budget is neded to deliver on social cohesion in the EU
[12/11/2012] - Cohesion policy: use our expertise for better EU programmes
[12/11/2012] - Cypriot Presidency proposal on the EU budget dissatisfies everyone
[05/11/2012] - The Commission's priorities for 2013 are far from Social Platform's
[29/10/2012] - Agreement on the EU budget still seems far away
[29/10/2012] - Commission proposes to continue to support the "most deprived"
[29/10/2012] - Social security and public procurement – what happened next?
[22/10/2012] - Commission proposes a Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived
[22/10/2012] - Latest actions to ensure adequate EU funding for social and economic development
[22/10/2012] - European council remains determined to stimulate growth and jobs
[22/10/2012] - Putting the fight against poverty back at the top of the European agenda
[16/10/2012] - EU delivering on education but not on poverty and employment
[15/10/2012] - To Heads of State: the economic narrative is failing
[15/10/2012] - Preparing for the next European Semester and the future of Europe 2020
[08/10/2012] - Social ministers propose changes to the governance of the European semester
[08/10/2012] - Social risks further increasing in the EU
[01/10/2012] - Discussions on EU funding for the next years heated
[01/10/2012] - Will the European Social Fund run out of cash?
[01/10/2012] - Stakeholders request further clarity from the Commission
[24/09/2012] - Our campaign to ensure adequate funding over the next 7 years reaches France
[24/09/2012] - EU youth policy needs to address employment and social inclusion
[18/09/2012] - Social NGOs challenge national governments to come clean about whether they back EU money for poverty reduction
[18/09/2012] - Update on our campaign to ensure adequate funding for social and economic development
[17/09/2012] - Join our campaign to ensure adequate funding for social and economic development
[10/09/2012] - Focusing on an alternative to European Economic Governance
[10/09/2012] - Evaluating the 2012 European semester
[20/07/2012] - The Parliament is in line with our proposals for future EU funds
[13/07/2012] - Success of the Europe 2020 strategy depends on more social, democratic and participative economic governance
[12/07/2012] - MEPs adhere to 25% allocation of the cohesion funds to the European Social Fund
[06/07/2012] - How the ESF can promote social economy
[29/06/2012] - Our proposals to reconcile work and care responsibilities
[29/06/2012] - Social ministers do not fully agree with Commisson on Country Specific Recommendatons
[22/06/2012] - Social NGOs urge member states to safeguard money for poverty reduction
[22/06/2012] - Social Platform calls for a switch from emergency measures to a sustainable and inclusive long term plan
[22/06/2012] - “The EU has to invest in a social pact to ensure an inclusive and sustainable growthâ€
[07/06/2012] - No real progress in the Council debates on the future EU funds
[01/06/2012] - Exchanging on the social dimension on the future EU funds
[25/05/2012] - Upcoming event: MEPs and Social Platform discuss the EU's social dimension
[25/05/2012] - Social Platform exchanges with the Parliament shadow rapporteur on future EU funds
[18/05/2012] - EU Money for Poverty Reduction NOW!
[18/05/2012] - Fiscal compact challenged by European anti-austerity votes
[11/05/2012] - The Parliament's position on future EU funds
[11/05/2012] - Diverging views on the social dimension of EU funds
[11/05/2012] - ILO urges for a dramatic shift in economic governance
[08/05/2012] - Consultation on the employment potential of personal and household services
[03/05/2012] - How to strengthen the partnership principle in EU funds?
[03/05/2012] - European Parliament wants to remove the link between EU financial support and member states budgetary performance
[27/04/2012] - 80% of Europeans perceive an increase in poverty since last year
[25/04/2012] - Commission calls for a stronger employment and social dimension in EU governance
[20/04/2012] - Social Platform calls on the Parliament to maintain funding for social protection, social inclusion and the fight against poverty
[20/04/2012] - Social Platform to address Ministers on social services under pressure and youth and employment
[20/04/2012] - Social Platform supports campaigns on quality internships, sustainable public procurement and water as human right
[19/04/2012] - Social Platform and the European Parliament to discuss the future of European social objectives and employment
[30/03/2012] - Social Platform positions towards the Parliament on future EU funds
[29/03/2012] - Social Platform to exchange with Ministers on youth and unemployment and social services
[22/03/2012] - Social inequality worsening in the European Union
[22/03/2012] - Member states report on the social dimension of the Europe 2020
[09/03/2012] - Strengthening social objectives in the future of cohesion policy
[08/03/2012] - EU Green MEP points out the lack of coherence in the EU policies led by the economic governance
[02/03/2012] - Prgramme for social change and innovation: For a solid financial regulation that strengthens social protection, social inclusion, and the fight against poverty
[01/03/2012] - Committee of the Regions opposes the Commission's proposal to suspend funds to Hungary
[01/03/2012] - We call for a social pact to counterbalance the social consequences of fiscal consolidation and austerity measures
[01/03/2012] - Employment and Social Affairs Ministers stressed that fiscal consolidation efforts should be accompanied by enhanced employment and social policies
[23/02/2012] - Concrete actions needed from heads of state to counteract the social consequences of austerity
[17/02/2012] - European Parliament calls on member states to strengthen the European social dimension
[17/02/2012] - Social change and innovation: strengthening social protection, social inclusion and the fight against poverty
[09/02/2012] - Future EU funding for social objectives
[03/02/2012] - We call for the rules allocating structural funds not to double penalise those worse affected by the crisis
[27/01/2012] - The future of Progress: We call on the EP to focus social protection and inclusion
[12/01/2012] - Amendments to the Program for Social Change and Innovation
[03/11/2011] - Commissioner Andor: poverty and social exclusion are a responsibility for everyone
[16/12/2010] - Eurostat: a European out of four is below the poverty line or at risk of poverty or social exclusion
[16/12/2010] - EP adopts resolution on EU Employment Guidelines
[09/09/2010] - Six months on, MEPs give their views on new Lisbon Treaty powers
[15/07/2010] - MEPs debate the crisis and the use of EU regional funds
[09/07/2010] - Belgium presidency: budget cuts are not the most appropriate response to Europeans living through difficulties
[02/07/2010] - Save the date! Social Platform's annual conference on Care on November 4-5
[02/07/2010] - Parliament and health groups: literacy problem exacerbates health inequalities
[25/06/2010] - Eurobarometer survey reports 17% of EU citizens have no money to pay ordinary bills, buy food or other daily consumer items
[24/06/2010] - Heads of state make final deal on Europe 2020 Strategy
[18/06/2010] - Pension reform at top of EU agenda
[11/06/2010] - Commission considers introducing legislation to tackle poverty through education
[28/05/2010] - Social Platform urges ministers to make the fight against social exclusion a pillar of the EU economic strategy
[28/01/2010] - Social NGO coalition releases its key demands for the European Year Against Poverty
[28/01/2010] - Commissioner hearings: relevant points from Andor, Barnier and Reding
[15/01/2010] - Who are Europe's young people?
[16/12/2009] - Mark the date! Seminar on our Annual Theme on January 12
[13/11/2009] - Commission issues report on the sustainability of public finances
[02/11/2009] - New consultation on the EU Disability Strategy 2010-2020
[02/11/2009] - 9 out of 10 Europeans want urgent action on poverty
[02/11/2009] - Publication of the Commission's Communication on Health Inequalities
[22/10/2009] - Social Platform draft contribution to the 8th Roundtable on poverty
[02/10/2009] - Pay more attention to social cohesion, says the Social Protection Committee
[02/10/2009] - 5 proposals to reinforce the EU strategy on social inclusion
[02/10/2009] - The future of European information society - a social issue?
[25/09/2009] - Results of the public conultation on health inequalities now available
[25/09/2009] - Commission steps up action on Alzheimer's disease
[25/09/2009] - Invitation to the Presidency High Level Conference on Labour Market Inclusion in Stockholm, October 26-27
[18/09/2009] - Two invitations for members to the 8th European Round Table on Poverty in Stockholm
[18/09/2009] - Social Platform speaks at the High level conference on the health of young people
[09/07/2009] - Social Platform participates in the informal meeting of social affairs ministers in Sweden
[09/07/2009] - How the crisis affects 'real people' in Latvia
[03/07/2009] - Commission presents a new micro-credit facility to help the unemployed start small businesses
[03/07/2009] - How much do Member States really spend on social protection?
[05/06/2009] - EAPN invites to join the Campaign for Adequate Minimum Income Schemes
[26/05/2009] - Caritas call to action in the face of the crisis
[15/05/2009] - Social Platform consults members on the Open Method of Coordination
[15/05/2009] - Call for action: Eurocities project for Active Inclusion
[08/05/2009] - Employment Summit falls short of expectations
[07/05/2009] - Social Platform urges European Parliament to support Active Inclusion
[30/04/2009] - Social Platform to Commission: five points on health inequalities
[27/04/2009] - COFACE's 10 recommendations on Active Inclusion
[21/04/2009] - EAPN announces two new publications
[20/04/2009] - Everything you always wanted to know about health in Europe
[03/04/2009] - Gap between rich and poor affects mental health, says WHO
[03/04/2009] - AGE calls on the EPSCO Council to address the impact of the crisis on today's pensioners
[13/03/2009] - Social Platform letter to the Spring Summit: 3 steps to restart our economy and protect people from the crisis
[13/03/2009] - Ministers of Social and Employment Affairs: Lisbon Strategy has not delivered on any of its objectives
[13/03/2009] - Minutes available of the last Social Policy Working Group
[06/03/2009] - Eurochild tells European Parliament: "Zero tolerance on child poverty"
[03/03/2009] - AGE concerns on the impact of the economic crisis on pensioners/older workers
[03/03/2009] - Structural funds to be made more flexible to combat the economic crisis
[27/02/2009] - Social tourism - get involved!
[27/02/2009] - EAPN: 10 Demands for the next Parliament on the fight against poverty
[25/02/2009] - Preparation of the 8th Roundtable on poverty in Stockholm on October 15-16
[20/02/2009] - Education and care for young children: how European countries face today's challenges
[18/02/2009] - Who are most hit by the economic crisis in France?
[18/02/2009] - Socialist Group conference on building a fairer economy: social NGOs are invited
[18/02/2009] - AGENDA: Meeting on how can we strengthen the Open Method of Coordination
[12/02/2009] - How to strengthen the OMC? First meeting at Social Platform on 18 February (09.00-12.00)
[06/02/2009] - Economic crisis: Social unrest worryingly grips more and more EU countries
[05/02/2009] - DG Enlargement consults Social Platform members on pre-accession programmes
[09/01/2009] - 1,130,000 more EU citizens unemployed compared to same time last year
[09/01/2009] - Good news! The Parliament will draft a report on active inclusion. What do you want to see in it?
[09/01/2009] - Platform invited to EPSCO Informal Council meeting Jan 21 - your input required to prepare the delegation and messages
[09/01/2009] - Hearing on social economy in the Parliament
[19/12/2008] - Want to understand the Lisbon Strategy and the OMC? Meeting on January 15
[19/12/2008] - EAPN: "Active Inclusion is a powerful symbol to show that the EU has a real social dimension"
[19/12/2008] - A quarter of children under three years of age in formal childcare
[11/12/2008] - President Barroso responds to the Platform campaign on active inclusion
[26/11/2008] - What will the Commission be working on in 2009? EC work programme published
[14/11/2008] - MHE position paper on the 7th Round Table on Poverty
[23/10/2008] - WHO: access to quality primary healthcare is more necessary than ever to fight against poverty
[17/10/2008] - Eurochild's position on active inclusion
[17/10/2008] - Social Platform at the 7th European Round-table on Poverty: Adopt a Social Progress Declaration
[17/10/2008] - EAPN: Policies to tackle poverty and social exclusion need investment
[17/10/2008] - ENAR: Ethnic minorities must be more visible
[17/10/2008] - Social Platform Briefing on the Commission's recommendation on active inclusion
[10/10/2008] - Commission proposes a revision of the maternity leave directive
[10/10/2008] - Commission adopts a Recommendation on active inclusion
[03/10/2008] - French Presidency conclusions of the EPSCO council
[03/10/2008] - Proposals from EAPN for a decent life for all
[01/10/2008] - EAPN response to the European Commission proposals to reinforce the Open Method of Coordination
[26/09/2008] - European Parliament's report on the promotion of social inclusion and combating poverty voted
[26/09/2008] - European Social Partners start negotiating on an inclusive labour market
[26/09/2008] - High food prices: the European Commission expands its food distribution programme within the European Union
[19/09/2008] - European Commission funded report on equality of access to healthcare services - HealthQUEST
[12/09/2008] - Fuel poverty and accessible gas prices: European Parliament raises its voice
[18/07/2008] - European social partners: "Without great efforts, the European targets for childcare facilities will not be achieved by 2010"
[11/07/2008] - Social Platform recommendations for the European principles on Active Inclusion
[04/07/2008] - European Commission adopts long-awaited "social package" with renewed social agenda
[04/07/2008] - Social Platform members respond to the EU budget consultation
[20/06/2008] - European Parliament sets out expectations for 2010 European Year for combating poverty and social exclusion
[20/06/2008] - Household Budget Survey 2005 in the EU27: useful figures for social NGOs
[20/06/2008] - European Parliament calls for increased competition in EU energy market, but also for fight against energy poverty
[20/06/2008] - Council of Europe follows social NGOs complaints and rules on right to housing in France
[13/06/2008] - FEANTSA welcomes breakthrough ruling by the Council of Europe on housing rights in France
[06/06/2008] - Employment and Social Affairs Council to reach agreement next week on working conditions, youth employment and gender equality
[04/06/2008] - Council for Economic and Financial Affairs discussed rise of food prices
[04/06/2008] - European Commission study reveals increased risk of financial social exclusion for millions of Europeans
[30/05/2008] - European Parliament calls for strengthening the social dimension of employment policies through quality jobs, equal opportunities and an inclusive labour market
[23/05/2008] - Council Conclusions on social expenditure and the quality of public finances
[23/05/2008] - Results of Council meeting on Education, Youth and Culture
[23/05/2008] - REGISTER! Social Policy Working Group meets on 29 May
[15/05/2008] - European Parliament to adopt two positions on guidelines for employment policies and non discrimination
[15/05/2008] - EU27 spent 27.2% of GDP on social protection in 2005
[10/05/2008] - EAPN proposes a strategy to strengthen the Open Method of Coordination (OMC)
[10/05/2008] - EAPN campaigns for the 2010 Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
[10/05/2008] - Inclusion Europe: The Journey to Full Inclusion of People with Disabilities Starts in Bulgaria
[09/05/2008] - ACTION! Social Platform invited to EU high level conference on financial inclusion
[09/05/2008] - The EU's Social Agenda Forum- a short briefing
[09/05/2008] - The renewed EU Social Agenda: Let's portray the EU as an actor of social progress, not a threat to social rights
[29/04/2008] - We want an EU of social progress, not a threat to social rights!
[29/04/2008] - Deliver a Social Progress Agenda! EAPN letter
[25/04/2008] - EU budget consultation: A social NGOs mobilisation is necessary
[25/04/2008] - European Parliament's Employment Committee to discuss on social inclusion, poverty, health and employment policies
[24/04/2008] - Second preparatory meeting on 2008 EU Round Table on poverty and social exclusion
[24/04/2008] - Active Inclusion - UPDATE - Social Platform's members respond to Commission's public consultation
[24/04/2008] - European health policies: results of the Future challenges 2009-2014 consultation
[18/04/2008] - Increasing the efficiency of social transfers public: EU finances ministers debate
[11/04/2008] - 7th European Meeting of people experiencing poverty will take place on 16-17 May 2008
[11/04/2008] - Freedom to provide services is more important than equal pay of workers for the European Court of Justice
[07/04/2008] - New Health Commissioner quizzed by the European Parliament
[04/04/2008] - Social issues on the agenda of the EP committees next week
[04/04/2008] - 2009: European Year of Creativity and Innovation
[04/04/2008] - 10 June: Invitation to the Eurociett conference "More work opportunities for more people: Unlocking the agency work's contribution to a better functioning labour market" Register now!
[02/04/2008] - New EU consultation: Food for the most deprived in Europe
[21/03/2008] - AGE calls for a new type of leave to allow workers time off to care for dependant relatives of any age
[21/03/2008] - ACTION! Seventh Round Table meeting on poverty and social exclusion
[19/03/2008] - Institutional care for disabled people in Europe to fall short of acceptable standards
[06/03/2008] - 2008 programme for peer reviews in the field of social inclusion and social protection
[06/03/2008] - Preparatory meeting on 7th European Round Table on Poverty and Social Exclusion
[06/03/2008] - EPSCO Council discussed Lisbon strategy, Social Agenda, Single Market Review and situation of persons with disabilities
[03/03/2008] - Calendar for European Parliament resolutions on "social inclusion" and "2010 European year for combating poverty and social exclusion"
[03/03/2008] - European Parliament committees meet next week
[22/02/2008] - Commission draft of the Joint Employment Report 2007/8
[22/02/2008] - EAPN publishes guide on social inclusion indicators for structural funds
[23/01/2008] - Social Results of the European Plenary vote - 14 - 17 January 2008
[18/01/2008] - European Parliament expresses concerns about the rise of extremism in Europe
[20/12/2007] - Commission adopts White Paper on Mortgage Credit
[20/12/2007] - Commission encourages better financial education of citizens
[20/12/2007] - Commission puts forward proposal on implementation of 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
[13/12/2007] - European Parliament adopts resolution on flexicurity and calls for a "vision for the future of social Europe"
[30/11/2007] - European Commission proposes to accelerate effective participation of groups at risk of exclusion in digital society
[30/11/2007] - Council of Europe ministers adopt declaration on migration, health and human rights
[30/11/2007] - European Parliament adopts resolution on social reality stocktaking and sends strong message for social inclusion and social protection in the EU
[16/11/2007] - European Parliament makes strong call for revision of Integrated Lisbon Guidelines with more integration and visibility of the social dimension
[16/11/2007] - Economic and Financial Affairs Council against "fundamental overhaul" of Integrated Lisbon Guidelines
[16/11/2007] - ENAR letter to the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs on the Framework Decision on combating racism and xenophobia
[15/11/2007] - Call to Action for Decent Work Decent Life
[15/11/2007] - Next meeting with the Commission's DG Employment and Social Affairs to discuss the social inclusion and social protection process: 6 December 2007
[15/11/2007] - EAPN launches new video presenting main messages of the 6th European meeting of people experiencing poverty
[06/11/2007] - 07 November 2007: ERIO invites you to the conference on Social Inclusion of Roma in Europe
[26/10/2007] - Commission adopts new communication to promote active inclusion of people furthest from the labour market
[19/10/2007] - Ending extreme poverty: sign the call for action!
[12/10/2007] - FEANTSA recommendations for the 2007 European Round Table on poverty and social exclusion
[12/10/2007] - Social Platform statement to the 6th Round Table on Poverty
[12/10/2007] - ENAR statement for the 6th Roundtable on poverty
[12/10/2007] - Final Programme of the Sixth European Round Table, "Minimum Social Standards: a Strategy for Protection and Empowerment"
[11/10/2007] - European Parliament holds hearing on the integration of economic migrants on 8 October 2007
[05/10/2007] - European Commission launches European e-Inclusion Initiative 2008
[27/09/2007] - ACTION! Register for next meeting of Commission and stakeholders to discuss social inclusion process on 25 September 2007
[07/09/2007] - 25 September 2007: Invitation to the Commission's annual seminar of the Social Situation Observatory
[03/09/2007] - Revised draft programme for 6th Round Table on poverty and social exclusion --- Action!
[20/07/2007] - The European Commission consults on the future of Europe's schools
[20/07/2007] - Meeting between Commission and EU Networks active in the Social Inclusion and Social Protection process 27 June 2007
[27/06/2007] - Farrell and Prendiville attend meeting of the PROGRESS Working Group
[04/05/2007] - Future Portuguese Presidency to organise 6th European Round Table on Poverty and Social Exclusion
[19/04/2007] - Austrians reinstate Social Europe, but fail to engage citizens in a debate on the Constitution
[29/06/2006] - Platform puts Commission under pressure over Minimum Income action
[19/09/2005] - Social Platform conference 'Social Policy Agenda 2006 - 2010: What Future for European Social Policy?', 20-21 October 2004
[20/10/2004] - Making Work Pay: Stigmatising the non-employed and endangering the European Social Model
[15/01/2004] - Making Work Pay: Stigmatising the non-employed and endangering the European Social Model
[15/01/2004] - Second call to listen to NGO demands on Streamlining
[15/10/2003] - Looking ahead on Social Policy
[24/07/2003] - Streamlining must strengthen not dilute
[03/07/2003]