Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: Why is it so difficult?
I am always impressed by the flexibility and dynamism of the members of Eurodiaconia. This week I was speaking to members…
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.
European ecumenical organisations call on governments to act on refugees
Ahead of a meeting of the European Council, five European ecumenical organisations have written to EU political leaders urging action…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: Moving from ”what” to ”how”
This week the European Commission has launched its consultation on a ‘European Pillar of Social Rights’. Designed to promote upward…
Eurodiaconia leads joint call for policy change on LTC with focus on integrated care
The promotion of quality, accessible, affordable and adequate long-term care for all EU citizens calls for a joint commitment from all…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: Keep calm and be hospitable
This week we launched the registration for our 2016 Annual General Meeting. This is no ordinary AGM but the one that…
A few changes in the Eurodiaconia office: a quick update on who is who
Dear Friends, The past few months have seen a few changes in the Eurodiaconia office and I thought it would…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: Are social concerns still a priority in Europe?
Being British, I am been asked a lot what I think about the so called British question and Brexit… obviously this…
Eurodiaconia Guidelines on Homecare services published
Eurodiaconia has produced a set of Guidelines on Homecare Services to emphasize some key messages which are necessary to render…
New briefing on state aid rules for social services
Eurodiaconia has produced an updated briefing on the EU rules applicable to state aid for social services. State aid and,…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: covering fear with hope is the role of diaconia
This week, in conjunction with Jean Lambert MEP and CESI, the European Independent Trade Unions Confederation, we held a parliamentary…