We welcome the Commission's continued commitment to the European Pillar of Social Rights. However, we regret that its new Action Plan is not backed up by the legally binding initiatives needed to address today’s challenges. Read our initial response here: www.socialplatform.org/news/new-soc...

Health is strongest indicator of Europe’s quality of life, EU barometer shows

Health is strongest indicator of Europe’s quality of life, EU barometer shows

Health still accounts for well under 1% of the EU's long-term budget

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With #MFF negotiations well underway, today @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social confirmed that the 2026 Spring package for the European Semester "will play a very important part". Read our breakdown of what's in the Spring Package and analysis of what to look out for 🔎https://shorturl.at/hmrR7

Europe's social foundations are not optional! Thank you @feps-europe.eu for putting social Europe under the spotlight. Ahead of the new Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights, we need both EU political commitment and investment to protect access to social rights and wellbeing for all.

🇵🇹FEPS is in Porto for the high-level conference "#SocialEurope is our Target"! Final few seats remain for the public conference tomorrow with Commission VP @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social among other high-level speakers! bit.ly/SocialEurope... The conference begins with a series of expert discussions.

#RainbowMap 2026 is live! Spain breaks Malta's decade-long hold on top spot. As the rules-based international order fractures and democracy is under pressure, Spain's No’1 ranking stands as proof that political courage remains the most powerful answer. Find out more at rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org!

The EU aims to eradicate poverty by 2050, but ambition is not enough. Last week, the European Commission unveiled its first-ever Anti-Poverty Strategy, a milestone moment for tackling poverty and social exclusion in the EU ⬇️ www.socialplatform.org/documents/th... #Endpoverty

The @europarl.europa.eu has officially laid out its position on the next #MFF, calling for a much bigger budget and increase in social spending. Checkout our top 4 takeaways on what this means for investment in social Europe 📈https://shorturl.at/f4Fvs

Happy EU Day of Solidarity between Generations! 🧓👴👦 This year, discover a series of videos featuring personal testimonies and explore initiatives from AGE members. 👉 www.age-platform.eu/eu-day-of-solidarity-between-generations-why-intergenerational-solidarity-matters-more-than-ever

Happy European Day of Solidarity between Generations! Today, COFACE Families Europe highlights the European Commission’s first Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, as key step toward more long-term and inclusive EU policymaking. Read more about it here: bit.ly/4w3hzTe

1 week before @europarl.europa.eu votes on its #EUBudget position, the EUFunds4Social Coalition calls for strong, dedicated, stand-alone budgets for the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Find out why this is essential: easpd.eu/fileadmin/us... @easpd.eu

3 weeks to go. The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy must understand that poverty is more than income. Then... What is poverty? Poverty is: ✅ Structural ✅ Multi-dimensional ✅ Lived every day through barriers and exclusion youtube.com/shorts/cqNgd...

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📣 The new round of the Living and Working in Europe e survey is now live! https://ow.ly/w3QL50YI5pO By taking part in the survey, you help us understand how economic and social developments shape people’s daily lives across the EU and beyond. 🕒 It only takes 15 minutes. 👉 Take the survey now!

One person can start change. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑But together, we create impact. 💪 Communities become stronger when people come together, share ideas, and support each other. Because when we act together, change becomes unstoppable. #ConnectActChange #HYPE #HypeForChange Funded by the CERV programme

Across Europe, Roma communities still face poverty and discrimination, but also show strong resilience. Caritas works alongside them to build lasting inclusion. This #InternationalRomaDay, we reaffirm our commitment to dignity, justice and equal opportunities for all➡️ www.caritas.eu/advancing-ro...

Social enterprises are advancing furniture and mattress circularity that works environmentally, economically, and socially. Join us for the launch of our report "Social Enterprises's Role in Furniture and Mattress Circularity" to learn more: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SocialAndCircular

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RREUSE invites you to the online launch of our latest report exploring the vital role social enterprises play in advancing circularity in furniture and mattress, taking place on 29 April, 2:30 - 4:00pm...

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Good news, this #TransVisibilityDay! Romania’s court has finally confirmed that trans people must have their gender legally recognised across all EU member states, in line with the #CJEU ruling 👉 ilga-europe.org/news/romanian-court-victory-confirms-trans-recognition-across-the-eu/

Autistic people deserve to be seen, understood and supported in all areas of life. Not just on April 2nd, but every single day. Support the Not invisible campaign and share your autism story: not-invisible.org #AutismNotInvisible #AutismDay2026

"Big change starts with small actions. 🔸Volunteering your time. 🔸Cleaning your neighbourhood. 🔸Supporting your local community. This week, we challenge you! Take one small action for your community & inspire others to do the same 🙌 #ConnectActChange #HYPE #HypeForChange

🗨️What happens at local level matters at European level! Join us to dive into youth-led solidarity actions and their positive impact on communities in Greece and Italy. Register now! www.socialplatform.org/events/youth... @actionaideu.bsky.social

🤝 Civil society needs policymaker’s support to thrive. The Interest Group on Civil Society offers this. MEPs - it’s time to stand with us. Join now: bit.ly/467iF4T Read the manifesto, published today: bit.ly/3ZwDVgP #EUCivilSociety #CivilSocietyInterestGroup

It's Social Justice Day! In case you didn't know, the EU has committed to building a strong social Europe through the European Pillar of Social Rights. How does this commitment look in practice? Our Social Rights Monitor aims to answer this through the lens of civil society across Europe. 👀⤵️

Everyday is a fight for social justice for all. Want to know more about our work, activities and impact? Discover our 2025 Impact Report www.socialplatform.org/documents/20... #SocialJustice #WorldDayofSocialJustice

Poverty is a violation of human dignity. And the European Parliament is calling to eradicate it by 2035. Members are calling on the Commission to develop an ambitious anti-poverty strategy.

#SocialJustice 💪 #EndPoverty 🫂 #PersonCentred #Care 💚 I'm at the EPSCO Council in Cyprus, and for the first time AGE is invited to contribute. 📢My message: 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴. We tend to problematise it, but we should rather jump on our feet and build the lives we want to all live tomorrow.

We welcome the opportunity to promote social justice & social protection at this week's Informal #EPSCO with @cy2026eu.bsky.social On the agenda: 🔹 Fair employment for social justice 🔹 A European Anti-Poverty Strategy 🔹 Person-centered long-term care as a driver of active ageing #CY2026EU

A strong, ambitious, well-funded #EUAntiPovertyStrategy is essential! This week in @europarl.europa.eu we join the call for all MEPs to support the eradication of poverty & vote to adopt the report ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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🗳️ MEPs: the plenary vote is coming this week. Back the EMPL report and push for a people-centered and well-funded #EUAntiPovertyStrategy. People can’t wait @marietouss1.bsky.social sky.social @lnbdublin.bsky.social @damiencareme.bsky.social @leilachaibi.bsky.social @estrellagalan.bsky.social

Discover the HYPE Project, working to spark #solidarity actions in Greece & Italy. Now, they want to build a campaign & get YOUR input! Register to find out more and join the session this Thurs 12th at 10am CET: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/221550...

We needed this news SO MUCH ❤️ The Spanish government has announced today a broad regularisation programme which could benefit around 500.000 people. At a time when a hostile environment against migrants is spreading on both sides of the Atlantic, this move shows both humanity and common sense.

The 🇪🇺 new anti-racism strategy? A missed opportunity to confront the structural violence lived by racialised communities. A flawed strategy that fails to protect is not a strategy at all. Our Policy Manager Julie Pascoet explains why in @euobserver.com 👉🏽 euobserver.com/migration/ar...