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Social Platform
@socialplatform.bsky.social
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Leading organisation working on EU #SocialRights. We amplify the voices of people striving for a more social Europe & work to ensure social rights and equality are respected, upheld and mainstreamed across EU policy-making. www.socialplatform.org
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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · Mar 13
The EU faces major challenges—poverty, inequality, climate change, & labour market shifts. But cutting investment in #SocialEurope isn’t the answer!

Our latest paper outlines key #EUBudget recommendations to build an inclusive, sustainable future.

Read it here 👉 shorturl.at/j65YC #MFF
Dark blue background with Social Platform's logo in the top right corner. Text reads 'How to invest in an inclusive society. Looking ahead to the next EU budget' Dark blue background with Social Platform's logo in the top right corner. Text reads 'find all our recommendations in our position paper' an arrow points to an image of the publication front cover
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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 3d
🚦Which European countries have a real plan to fight poverty? Our traffic light graphic shows the impact on who has National/Local Anti-Poverty Strategies (NAPS/LAPS) and who doesn't. The gaps are alarming.

Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
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CECOP @cecop.bsky.social · 3d
🤝 Social coops care for vulnerable workers: they provide quality and accessible jobs for people who face barriers in the labour market

Europe needs public procurement rules, state aid regimes, and financial instruments that reflect the unique nature of social coops

👉 cecop.coop/works/cecop-...
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EASPD @easpd.eu · 3d
€100 billion for social spending sounds like progress, but is all as it seems? EASPD joins 51 European organisations calling for a greater commitment to social inclusion in the next #EUbudget.

Read our statement here➡️ easpd.eu/news-detail/...

#ESFplus #SocialRights
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AGE Platform Europe @ageplatformeu.bsky.social · 11d
👵👴 Today is the International Day of Older Persons!

We’re launching our Proposal for an EU Action Plan to Combat #Ageism: 9 key initiatives to embed age equality across EU policy.

👉 www.age-platform.eu/solidarity-b...

#IDOP #IDOP2025 #AgeingEqual #AgeDiscrimination
It's the International Day of Older Persons! Check our Proposal for an EU Action Plan to Combat Ageism
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AGE Platform Europe @ageplatformeu.bsky.social · 11d
In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons, EU Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social shared a special message recognising the potential and contributions of older people as the backbone of our societies and families.

👉 www.age-platform.eu/internationa...

#AgeingEqual #IDOP #IDOP2025
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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · 11d
What if our economy worked for people and the planet, not just profit?

Comment below ⬇️ and take a look at our paper 👉 socialplatform.org/documents/position-paper-a-wellbeing-economy/

#WellbeingEconomy #PeopleAndPlanet #FutureWeWant
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ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 18d
On 4 June, the European Commission published the Spring Package, comprising the 27 Country Reports, 27 Country-Specific Recommendations, and the accompanying Communication, in the framework of the 2025 #EuropeanSemester.
👁‍🗨Read our analysis of what it means for #Roma: ergonetwork.org/wp-content/u...
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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 17d
For the first time, the EU will present an Anti-Poverty Strategy in 2026.
Poverty isn’t just an economic issue, it’s a violation of human rights affecting over 93 million people in EU. Yet, it’s addressed in silos.
That’s why a coalition of EU civil society organisations are calling for a strategy
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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · 18d
✨ 30 Years of Impact ✨

📅 Explore the key milestones of our journey and discover how far we’ve come, and where we’re heading next 👉 socialplatform.org/30years/
An infographic reading ’30 years of social platform’ with a pale grey background. Puzzle pieces of different colours form the shape of the number 30. Inside the puzzle pieces the following statements are written in small text: 40+ European social rights NGOs in our membership; Shaping landmark social policies since 1995; Leading successful campaigns and collective action for real social change; Building strong alliances with social rights defenders; Uniting the voices of diverse social groups, amplifying shared needs and priorities; Championing a sustainable, inclusive future of Europe where everyone can thrive.
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CECOP @cecop.bsky.social · 23d
📢 Don’t miss CECOP’s flagship conference: “Quality Jobs, the Cooperative Way”

16 Oct 2025 | 🕒 14:30–17:30 CEST | 📍 Brussels

Hear from coops shaping the future of work! Testimonies, policy insights, and tools to scale impact.

🔗 Register now cecop.coop/works/cecop-...
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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 23d
🙌We are at the #PortoSocialForum as a proud member of @socialplatform.bsky.social.

➡️Social policy cannot be reduced to competitiveness.

A truly social Europe means rights protected, decent work accessible, quality services guaranteed & equal opportunities for all.
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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · 23d
A fair and resilient Europe can only be achieved by investing in people!

🗣️ Today at the #PortoSocialForum Social Platform’s Secretary General, Laura de Bonfils, spoke out on #QualityJobs, #Competitiveness and the need for a strong social agenda.
Catch-up on the full speech: forumsocialporto.gov.pt
Text reads: Porto Social Forum 2025. Image of Laura de Bonfils talking into a microphone Quote from Laura reads 'a fair, resilient Europe is only possible by strategically investing in people and their wellbeing throughout their lives'
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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · 24d
With the upcoming Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights we call for ambitious commitments to further advance social Europe – including quality jobs, work-life balance, education & training, access to affordable quality services and adequate social safety nets.
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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · 24d
Social Platform welcomes the opportunity to join over 200 leaders brought together from across Europe, to discuss the Forum’s theme of ‘Quality Jobs in a Competitive Social Europe’.
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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · 24d
🇪🇺 A Competitive Europe Can, and Must be Social Too 🤝

Today marks the start of the #PortoSocialForum, a crucial moment to remind EU leaders that Europe’s drive for competitiveness and security cannot come at the expense of its social foundations.

#SocialEurope #EU #EuropeanPillarOfSocialRights
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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · 27d
✅ We welcome the @europarl.europa.eu’s adoption of the own-initiative report on #PublicProcurement. While not perfect, the report reflects a growing consensus: the lowest price criterion in EU procurement is not working. More in the NSDPP joint statement: www.socialplatform.org/documents/th...
The NSDPP welcomes the European Parliament's step towards a more sustainable public procurement and calls for stronger, binding social and environmental commitments
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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · Sep 11
Call for Workshop Proposals! 🚨

Co-create the #AntiPovertyDay2025 with @EAPNEurope!

📍 European Parliament, Brussels
🗓️ 5 Nov 2025
📌 Deadline: 22 Sep 2025

Open to #NGO, PEP groups, grassroots, think tanks, trade unions & MEPs (plus collabs!).

🔗 Get informed: www.eapn.eu/anti-poverty...
Anti-Poverty Day 2025: Call for Workshop Proposals - EAPN
We are excited to announce that the call for workshop proposals for Anti-Poverty Day 2025 is now open! Event Date: 5 November 2025 Location: European Parliament, Brussels Workshop Submission Deadline:...
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Housing Europe @housingeurope.bsky.social · Sep 12
The annual #SOTEU address this week from Ursula von der Leyen was an important one for housing. Here’s what she said (and should have said), and what it means
What von der Leyen said: Housing in the SOTEU 2025 | Housing Europe
The annual #SOTEU address today from Ursula von der Leyen was an important one for housing. The president talked about how homes are a place of safety, family and belonging, and recognised that access...
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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · 27d
#Democracy is under pressure. Join us tomorrow online for a roundtable as part of the BRIDGE project co-funded by @coe.int to discuss your concerns, challenges & ideas for change. Register now 👉https://form.typeform.com/to/lk54HDiP #DemocracyDay
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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Sep 11
📢 Earlier this year, we published our ‘Civil Society State of the Union’ report, outlining key proposals for the EU’s 2026 policy agenda. How does the actual ‘State of the Union 2025’ speech hold up in comparison?

Read our reaction: bit.ly/41MAm7E

#EUCivilSociety #SOTEU #CSSOTEU
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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · Sep 8
Social Europe must be a priority.

This Wednesday, Ursula von der Leyen will deliver the State of the Union speech.

Earlier this year, we sent her a letter with the priorities we believe should shape the future of the EU.

🌍 Want to know what we asked her to make a priority?
🔗 shorturl.at/0EbgS
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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · Sep 8
We call for MEPs to support the #PublicProcurement report in tomorrow's vote! European public contracts must be aligned to social & sustainable goals.

The current report is a step in the right direction 👇 @reneweurope.bsky.social @greens-efa.eu @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @eppgroup.bsky.social
Text reads: The sustainable public procurement network calls on meps to support the public procurement report as voted in IMCO! Public procurement must be sustainable and the current report is a step in the right direction.
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EASPD @easpd.eu · Jul 16
We have launched registrations for our upcoming conference on supporting families of people with disabilities in Turin! Register👇
www.easpdconference.eu

#EmpoweringFamilies
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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · Sep 4
❗ The EU must do more to support, protect, and engage with civil society. The proposed EU Civil Society Strategy aims to do this, but how can we ensure it truly delivers for civil society?

Read our recommendations: bit.ly/45QDRMY

#EUCivilSociety #CivilSocietyStrategy
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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Sep 1
Read our 2024 Annual Report!

Wins: #DisabilityCard, stronger EU laws on on violence against women and accessible elections, aid for 70,000+ in Ukraine
Challenges: rights backlash, disability sidelined in EU priorities

Our message is clear: no turning back on rights
www.edf-feph.org/publications...
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