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#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.

Title reads 'at the informal EPSCO' alongside a photo of Social platform's delegation

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 ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The HYPE Project is creating a European campaign... & would love your input!

Get involved! Join online this Thursday at 10am CET

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...

"When you fall from a a plane you don't need an altimeter but a parachute. We have to change the way we consume, we produce, in other words we need to go #BeyondGrowth."
Keynote by @olivierdeschutter.bsky.social during joint FinalConf of the Horizon projects ToBe & SPES.
Live: shorturl.at/Z92M1

Directions: Navigating Beyond-GDP Futures

#Directions is a space for ideas, debate, and new paths towards a more just and #sustainableworld. Directions explores the challenges facing our economic and social systems and dives into new perspectives that put people, the planet, and dignity back at the centre.
open.spotify.com/episode/4rIG...

The European Pillar of Social Rights must ensure fair working conditions for all workers - regardless of migration status.

In light of the revision of the EPSR Action Plan, our paper analyses how the plan can contribute to embedding migrant workers’ rights in EU social policy.

🔗 buff.ly/bCs9qYp

Von der Leyen’s broken promise: a just transition without funding Rather than lowering social standards and undermining rights, the EU should defend, promote, and expand its social model.

Von der Leyen’s broken promise: a just transition without funding

For decades, the #ESF has been a cornerstone of Europe’s social model. As talks begin on the next #MFF, Caritas Europa and partners urge EU leaders to safeguard and strengthen the ESF. A strong ESF is a strategic investment in people and Europe’s future.

👉 www.caritas.eu/safeguarding...

2025 has not been an easy year.

Yet even amid repressive policies, solidarity and resistance continues to break through.

On this International Migrants Day, we share the stories that inspired and encouraged us this year.

Read them all from our final newsletter: 7z96.mjt.lu/nl3/484AhyWE...

Why Europe Needs a Stronger Just Transition Policy Framework? Climate action must go hand-in-hand with social justice. Here’s what the latest Social Platform report reveals Image is the front cover illustration from the paper

what is the problem? Europe’s transition to a greener society is necessary, but also risks widening inequalities. Workers, low-income households, and marginalised groups could be left further behind, unless we enforce a just transition.

What a just transition must deliver... Social Platform calls for: Protection of social rights Reduction of poverty & inequality Quality jobs & reskilling Strong public & social services Affordable housing & clean energy

The knowledge exists. The urgency is clear. Now we need political will. The report calls for a Just Transition Framework with legally binding measures that aligns climate, social, and economic policies by ensuring all EU legislation protects both the planet and people.

A transition isn’t just if people are left behind.

As energy systems shift and living costs rise, fairness means supporting those most affected and giving communities a real voice. Our new report calls for a strong, legally binding EU Just Transition Framework www.socialplatform.org/documents/po...

New launch AGE BAROMETER 2025 Older workers and the future of work: Navigating digitalisation, the green transition, and labour shortages Download

🆕 The #AGEBarometer2025 is out now!
How are #digitalisation, the #GreenTransition and persistent #LabourShortages affecting #OlderWorkers?

Discover inspiring practices gathered by AGE members that promote inclusion and support quality working lives.

📥 Download now: bit.ly/age-barometer-2025

To truly eradicate poverty, the EU needs concrete measures and binding action. That’s why the renewed call for adequate minimum income in the EMPL Committee report is a welcome step forward. However, this ambition must be backed up with sufficient resources. It’s essential that the next EU budget prioritises social investment and poverty reduction.

Ahead of the EU's first ever Anti-poverty Strategy coming next year, we welcome yesterday's @europarl.europa.eu EMPL Committee report outlining key priorities for eradicating poverty, including a call for adequate minimum income for all 🙌 #endpoverty #OverthePovertyLine

A post with the following text: "On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities we call on European Union Institutions to: - Strengthen funding for European and national organisations of persons with disabilities in the next MFF. - Reverse restrictions and ensure funding for civil society, including advocacy that protects citizens’ rights. - Boost civil society support: recommit to the ECBA Directive, monitor civic space, and protect Human Rights Defenders.

On International Day of Persons with Disabilites #IDPD, we denounce ongoing attacks on funding for civil society.

Adequate funding is key to this defending our rights.

We call on the EU and its countries to reverse this trend.

Read: www.edf-feph.org/internationa...

📢 Are you our next Communications Officer?
Join us in Brussels to shape our communications, create audio-visual content and support our network across Europe.

🔹 Strategy
🔹 Digital & video
🔹 Social media
🔹 Internal comms

🔗 Read more & apply: www.caritas.eu/communicatio...

Front page of the EU Policy Review.

Today on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we release our new EU Policy Review with a spotlight the realities of working parents with disabilities.

Read the full review 👉 coface-eu.org/eu-policy-re...

#IDPD #DisabilityRights #Equality #ParentsWithDisabilities

STD for Jan.14th & 15th 2026!
All invited to projects SPES & ToBe Research joint Final Conference in Bruxelles.
Over the past three years, the projects have generated #novelframeworks, #tools, and evidence, bridging the gap between #productivity, #environmentalsustainability, and #socialfairness.

Last week Caritas Spain presented the impact of its ESF+ work at an event by @socialistsanddemocrats.eu & @socialplatform.bsky.social at @europarl.europa.eu. After the event, we joined the delegation meeting @iratxegarper.bsky.social to express concerns about the future of the ESF+ in the next #MFF

Panel discussion on #GreenTransition, with speakers:

👉 @lauradebonfils.bsky.social @socialplatform.bsky.social
👉 @jacobrhansen.bsky.social @danskmetal.bsky.social
👉Stavroula Demetriades, @eurofound.europa.eu
👉 @brianvad.bsky.social Aalborg University
👉 Britta Thomsen, former MEP

➡️ bit.ly/C2EU_25

What can the EU do to ensure jobs support people, communities, and the planet? Read our Paper on Quality Jobs here 👉 www.socialplatform.org/documents/po...

Register and learn more about the event 👉 www.socialplatform.org/events/virtu...

Discover real models of quality jobs! 🚀

Join our second Virtual Study Visit on 28 Nov | 14:00–15:30 CET and meet three organizations proving that inclusive, fair & democratic work is already happening.

#QualityJobs #SocialPlatform #SocialJustice #SocialEconomy #InclusiveWork #EUPolicy

Read the full Policy Paper on Quality Jobs here 👉 www.socialplatform.org/documents/po...

Register and learn more about the event 👉 www.socialplatform.org/events/virtu...

Virtual Study Visits: How Civil Society and Social Economy support Quality Jobs where: Online when: 18 November 14h-16h00 CET and 28 November 14h-15h30 CET

Join our virtual visits on 18 & 28 Nov to meet social economy orgs building inclusive, sustainable work.

Ahead of the EU’s Quality Jobs Roadmap & Act, see what’s already happening.

Register now!
#QualityJobs #SocialPlatform #SocialJustice #SocialEconomy #InclusiveWork #EUPolicy

⚠️ Please note: Spaces are limited! Make sure to register in advance to secure your spot, even if you already have accreditation to enter the European Parliament.

We are delighted to be joined by MEP Estelle Ceulemans and MEP maritmaij.bsky.social, who will give their insights on advancing a stronger and more inclusive European social agenda

The discussion will focus on the critical role of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) in reducing poverty, promoting social inclusion, and supporting national investments in social priorities.