State of the Union: Following-up on the EU’s Social Objectives
On 15 September, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, delivered her speech to Members of the European…
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14th Roma Platform for Inclusion 2021
The 14th Roma Platform, taking place 20th-21st September, focused on mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on Roma communities and the…
KinderRechteTag: Promoting Political and Social Participation Amongst Youth in Germany
Last week our Member, Diakonie Michaelshoven, held their annual KinderRechteTag (German World Children’s Day) event around the topic of “Federal…
Church Moderator Joins Faith Leaders Urging Climate Action Before COP26
The Moderator of the General Assembly has joined faith leaders from across Scotland and the UK in urging governments to…
Kaiserswerther Oberinnen Meet in Eisenach.
Leadership. Knowledge. Resilience. These were the themes at the heart of the annual conference of the superiors and leading sisters of…
Spring 2021 Eurobarometer Results Published
The European Commission has released the first results of the Standard Eurobarometer on public opinion in the European Union for…
State of the Union: Eurodiaconia’s Public Statement
In the lead-up to the 2021 State of the Union, Eurodiaconia calls on the European Union to place social and…
World Suicide Prevention Day
We all experience mental health. Therefore, on this World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re joining our voice with countless others across…
Expensive Start to School in Austria
For many families in Austria, starting school is a financial challenge as the cost of equipment and study material is…
New Briefing for Members: Buying Social – a guide to taking account of social considerations in Public Procurement
Earlier this year, the European Commission released the second edition of a guide addressed to European contracting authorities on how…