European Commission publishes 2017 Country-Specific Recommendations
In the context of the European Semester cycle, the European Commission has now published its Country-Specific Recommendations for 2017 (CSRs). Each…
Eurodiaconia is active in multiple policy areas related to the fight against poverty and social exclusion in Europe and to the promotion of social and health care services to foster social cohesion. In this section, you will find our main news.
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Svenska Kyrkan organises a study trip to Israel and Palestine this November
Between the 5th and 12th November 2017, our member in Sweden, Svenska Kyrkan (the Church of Sweden) is organising a…
Eurodiaconia Migration Network Meeting report out now
On 3-4 May, 18 representatives from Eurodiaconia member organisations gathered in Brussels to discuss the issue of integration of third…
5th Annual Conference on Slezská Diakonie’s foster care programme
Our member in the Czech Republic, Slezské Diakonie, will host the 5th Annual Conference on its foster care programme on 1st…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: Advocating for Europe at the Kirchentag
Next week will see the German Kirchentag take place in Berlin and Wittenberg. Organised by the protestant lay movements in…
Out now the Commission report on social protection for people working on non-standard contracts
The European Commission recently published a background report on national social protection schemes for people working on non-standard contract schemes.…
CrossReach opened an ”old fashion sweetie shop” for elderly
On the 6th of April, our Scottish member Church of Scotland- CrossReach opened its first ”old fashion sweetie shop.” The…
Diaconia in a time of inequality: Sigtuna Statement on Theology, Tax and Social Protection
Representatives of 25 churches and ecumenical organizations including Eurodiaconia gathered in Sigtuna, Sweden from 11-13 January 2017 to explore the…
Out now the report of our “labour market integration of young migrants” conference
On the 3rd of May, Eurodiaconia, along with its partner organisation PICUM, organised a conference on ‘improving the labour market…
Kirkkopalvelut organizes interfaith peace walk in Turku
This Friday 19th May, our member in Finland, Kirkkopalvelut (Church Services Association), is organizing a peace walk in the…