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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 1d

The EU's fight against poverty must include candidate countries. 🤝

The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy is a chance to make social rights a cornerstone of enlargement.

Let's build a fairer Europe for all from the ground up.
#EndPoverty #17October

Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 1d

€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

Image of a megaphone and speech bubble. Text Reads ‘100 billion Euros for social spending? The devil’s in the details.’

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 2d

🚦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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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 2d

We've been part of “An EU Anti-Poverty Strategy grounded in human rights” event at the UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe🤝🌍
Irina Emanuela Popovici (EAPN Romania) contributed with national insights and Juliana Wahlgren moderated the first session.
👉 Learn more: www.eapn.eu/eapn-contrib...

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 4d

🤔 Think the EU can end poverty alone?

The EU sets the agenda, but national & local governments are the ones with competence on housing, social services, and more. That's why we need strong multilevel plans!

Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EndPoverty #17October

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 NEW VIDEO: Why the EU's Anti-Poverty Strategy alone isn't enough.
Real change needs action on the ground. National & Local Anti-Poverty Strategies are key to turning promises into progress.
Watch & learn:
youtube.com/shorts/HQx3r...

Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EndPoverty #17October

The EU Strategy Alone Can’t Eradicate Poverty. National and Local Plans Are Key!

YouTube video by EAPNEurope

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 9d

On 5 Nov 2025, the European Anti-Poverty Day “𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳, 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦: 𝘌𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘜 𝘗𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺” will take place in Brussels. Together with policy makers, NGO’s and grassroot organisations, the voices of people experiencing poverty will be central and leading the EU policymaking.
tinyurl.com/bdznkuxv

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 12d

Anti-Poverty Day (5 Nov, Brussels) calls for workshop proposals. Want to make an impact on the next EU Anti-Poverty Strategy. Apply by 6 Oct.
Everyone’s invited — grassroots, PEPs, scholars, activists, unions...
Learn more: 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:...

www.eapn.eu

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 16d

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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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 17d

On 18 September, Kahina Rabahi, EAPN’s Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, took part in the Porto Social Forum 2025 panel “Enhancing the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights: Competitiveness and Social Fairness, reinforcing each other.”

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 22d

Taking place right now: Workshops for the the First EU Anti-Poverty Strategy Consultation with the @ec.europa.eu and the collaboration of our magnificent participants and EAPN Portugal.

A crucial part of the policy-making process, bringing people experiencing poverty and policy-makers together

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 22d

Participation matters. When people with lived experience participate, policies become more just.

Final training — after 3-months delegates will carry their learnings for a crucial @ec.europa.eu consultation!!

By training and structuring participation, we ensure influence, not just presence.

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Platform for Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) @picumofficial.bsky.social · Apr 29

🚨 NEW 🚨 Across the EU, people continue to be criminalised simply for crossing borders or for helping others in need. Our new report is out today.

Key findings in thread and full report on picum.org/wp-content/u...

Front cover of PICUM's latest report on the criminalisation of migration and solidarity with migrants in the EU in 2024.

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 28d

🎭 Epic Fails 2.0 – “It’s Not Me, it’s You”
Comms vs. Policy: round two.

📍 Brussels, 23 Oct
🕑 14:00 – 18:00

➡️ Share fails, survival tricks & learn to translate policy into messages that resonate.
📌 Get more info: www.eapn.eu/epic-fails-2...

Epic Fails 2.0 “It’s Not Me, it’s You” - EAPN

www.eapn.eu

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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:...

www.eapn.eu

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚨 LAST CALL – Apply by 31 Aug!

EAPN is hiring a consultant for our 2025 #PovertyWatch.
Focus: National & Local Anti-Poverty Strategies across Europe.
Apply this last week!

📊 Map & analyse strategies
🗣️ Centre voices of people in poverty
💡 Policy solutions

🔗 More info: shorturl.at/K0VDA

EAPN is hiring a Research analyst consultant to produce EPAN Poverty Watch Report by August 31st

European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · Aug 7

📢 EAPN is hiring a research consultant to produce our 2025 #PovertyWatch Report.

This edition focuses on National & Local Anti-Poverty Strategies across Europe — mapping what exists, what’s missing, and what works.

📅 Apply by 31 August
🔗Find out more at eapn.eu

#SocialJustice #EAPN

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · Jul 10

It is time the EU acknowledges that poverty is a threat to democracy, fundamental rights, and the rule of law. As the EU designs its next #EUAPS, we call on the European Commission to stir away from a framing solely focused on growth and competitiveness.

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · Jul 10

Civil society fighting poverty is key to democratic checks & balances.

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · Jul 10

As outlined in our 2025 position paper “Towards the Eradication of Poverty”, poverty undermines the very pillars the Commission uses to assess rule of law:
🔴It blocks access to justice,
🔴Corruption diverts funds from essential services,
🔴Media often reinforces harmful stereotypes.

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · Jul 10

We believe the overfocus on the Single Market hides a crucial reality: Poverty is a rule of law issue.

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · Jul 10

The European Commission released the 5th edition of the EU Rule of Law Report. While this year’s report highlights the link between the rule of law and the Single Market, it overlooks a critical issue: poverty.

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · Jul 8

🔴 The only way to make the fight against poverty solid is to fund it. Read our full statement: www.eapn.eu/eapn-stateme...

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · Jul 3

📘 Read the report: www.eapn.eu/wp-content/u...

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · Jul 3

🔍2024 was a pivotal year for EAPN. Our Annual Report is Out Now!

✔️We centred lived experience in EU policymaking
✔️We exposed injustices in digitalisation, work & welfare
✔️We challenged the idea that poverty is personal

After 35+ years of advocacy, poverty is back at the centre of the EU agenda.

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