What’s the State of Play for the European Semester and the Recovery and Resilience Plans? A Briefing for Members
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our societies, the European Semester is structured differently this year than…
Eurodiaconia is active in multiple policy areas related to the fight against poverty and social exclusion in Europe and to the promotion of social and health care services to foster social cohesion. In this section, you will find our main news.
We also collect the news of our members that are relevant to be shared at a European level.
Furthermore, you will find key information related to EU social policy developments broadcast by our partners and European media.
International Refugee Day 2021
This Sunday marks 20 years since the first World Refugee Day and the 70th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention.…
Diakonie Bayern’s Podcast, MIKA, Features Us!
MIKA, the podcast of the Diakonie Bayern in Germany, is about social policy, social economy, church and, yes, sometimes also…
Final Chance to Register for the Launch of the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness & FEANTSA’s Ending Homelessness Awards
On the 21st of June EU institutions, civil society, and local and regional authorities will come together to launch the…
EPSCO Council Endorses the Social Protection Committee’s 2021 Report on Long Term Care
The Employment, Social Policy, Health, and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) on June 14th, 2021, endorsed the Social Protection Committee (SPC)…
Employment, Social Policy, Health & Consumer Affairs Council Adopt Landmark Proposals
On 14-15 June 2021, the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council have met to adopt and discuss several…
Eurodiaconia welcomes the EPSCO Council adoption of the Council Recommendation establishing the European Child Guarantee
After years of negotiations, evidence-based advocacy, and hard work, Eurodiaconia – as part of the EU Alliance for Investing in…
Meeting Report: Online Social Services Network Meeting
On 14 June, Eurodiaconia held an online Social Services Network Meeting. It was a great opportunity for members to share…
Diakonhjemmet and Norway Health Tech collaborate for innovative health and care services
Our Norwegian member, the Diakonhjemmet Foundation has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Norway Health Tech. The goal is to link…
CrossReach has been on the frontline of the Church of Scotland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
CrossReach – part of our member the Church of Scotland – is one of the largest and most diverse voluntary…