Social Services Europe, of which Eurodiaconia is a founding member, has launched a Manifesto for the 2014 European Parliament elections. The document, entitledSocial Services Europe 10 Recommendations to put Social & Health Care Services at Heart of a Social Europe, calls on prospective members of the European Parliament to support social and health services by implementing the ten recommendations.
The short manifesto address issues such as the specific nature of not-for-profits in the sector, ensuring investment in services and training and the promotion of quality.
The document can be read here.