Eurodiaconia sends letter to commissioners in response to free movement communication
Eurodiaconia this week sent a letter to three Commissioners, Cecelia Malmström, Viviane Reding and László Andor in response to recent…
Eurodiaconia mapping of WISE completed
Eurodiaconia is pleased to publish its results of a mapping exercise that was carried out in 2013 which gives an…
Adoption of the mortgage credit directive: More protection for consumers
Following on the European Parliament vote in December 2013, the Council adopted today the Mortgage Credit directive, including all amendments voted…
Employment and Social Developments in Europe 2013
The European Commission has recently released a new report focused on key themes and developments linked to employment and social…
European Parliament approves new legislation on public procurement
Last week the European Parliament approved the text of the legislation on public procurement agreed in negotiations with national governments…
Eurodiaconia responds to consultation on the future of home affairs policies: an open and safe Europe… what next?
The Stockholm Programme, which framed Home Affairs policies between 2010 to 2014, will soon come to an end. The European…
Social benefits and migration
Yesterday, Eurodiaconia attended a book launch of a publication entitled “Social benefits and migration: a contested relationship and policy challenge…
European Parliament adopts a resolution for a European strategy on homelessness
On Thursday 16th January the European Parliament held a debate on a European Parliament homelessness strategy. More than 20 MEPs…
Adoption of the Council’s recommendation on effective Roma Integration Strategies
On 9th December EU Ministers adopted a new Recommendation on “effective Roma Integration Strategies”. The Recommendation, although not legally binding,…
Committee of the Regions publishes opinion on Roma integration strategies
On 28-29 November 2013, the Committee of the Regions adopted an exploratory opinion on “Roma Integration Strategies”. The Committee of…