Eurodiaconia assumes the Social Services Europe Presidency
On the 1st of July, Eurodiaconia assumed the Social Services Europe Presidency for the next six months. Social Services Europe…
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New editorial from our Secretary General: Leadership and vision matter
There is a school of thought that says that leaders are never appointed – they emerge. Leaders are not managers,…
Brussels event brings together key stakeholders to discuss the future of work
On June 26-27, the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI) together with Bertelsmann Stiftung foundation hosted in Brussels its…
Eurodiaconia hosted a webinar on the post-2020 MFF
Earlier today, Eurodiaconia hosted a webinar focusing on guiding participants through the main changes that will take place in the…
Employment of young people: The Commission needs your opinion
The European Commission wishes to know citizens and stakeholders’ opinion on the activities carried out by the EU since 2014…
New Commission’s reports confirm impact of EaSI
Two publications released earlier this week by the European Commission confirm the effectiveness of the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI)…
Diaconia España opened new shelter for trafficked women in Madrid
Our Spanish member Diaconia España has recently opened a new shelter for women and children victims of human trafficking named…
Eurodiaconia co-signed EAPN letter on the eradication of poverty
Last Friday, Eurodiaconia, along with other European partners, co-signed an EAPN letter to the newly elected MEPs to ensure that…
The New Strategic Agenda for 2019-2024 and its relevance for our work
Last week, the European Council published its New Strategic Agenda for 2019-2024. It will guide the work of the European…
Finland’s EU-Presidency 2019: Towards an “economy of wellbeing”
With just a couple of days to go before its official start on the 1st of July, the programme of…