Joint Statement | Sign-on for a Framework Directive on Minimum Income
12 November 2020 Following the Council Conclusions on Minimum Income, it is time for the European Commission to respond…
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FEAD Community Conference Summary Report Out Now
The online FEAD Community Conference (22-23 October 2020) was the first mutual learning event of a cycle of capacity-building activities…
Weekly Editorial from Our Secretary General: What To Do When The Noise Is Too Much
I have struggled with what the theme of the editorial should be this week. With all the noise around us…
Eager to book your next holiday? FEP Relaunches its Network of Social Tourism
What if the current Covid-19 pandemic had at least the merit to make us reconsider our priorities, even when it…
Kerk in Actie Celebrates National Diaconia Day
Our Dutch member Kerk in Actie is getting ready to commemorate the 125th National Diaconia Day on the 7th of…
New Easy-To-Read Report: The Impact of Coronavirus on our Work
Early today, we released our latest Easy-To-Read report titled “Impact of coronavirus on our work.” This report was published by…
OECD Publishes Social Housing Policy Brief
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a policy brief highlighting the enduring housing affordability and quality…
EAPN Releases a Study Advocating for EU Framework Directive on Minimum Income
The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) has released a expert study looking to make the case for an EU Framework Directive…
The Salvation Army EU Commented on the Latest Commission’s Report on Anti-Trafficking
Our member The Salvation Army EU Affairs Office has recently published its comments on the European Commission’s third report on…
Kirkens Bymisjon’s Employee Receives a Medal of Merit from The King of Norway
Earlier this week, Kirsten Frigstad, an employee of our Norwegian member Kirkens Bymisjon, received the King’s Medal of Merit and…