Weekly editorial: The value of ”uselessness”
This week I ended up reading an inspiring essay from Nuccio Ordine, Professor of Italian Literature at the University of…
Principles for Quality Diaconal Social Services: a renewed commitment
Eurodiaconia has produced an update of its Principles for Quality Social Services. The principles aim to constitute a reflection on the…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General:The light shines in the darkness
This week has been a strange one. We started the week with the Annual Convention on Inclusive Growth here in…
Message from the Secretary General of Eurodiaconia following the attacks in Brussels
The board and staff of Eurodiaconia are shocked and horrified by the events in the city of Brussels and at…
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…
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…
Apply now: Call for proposals on refugee integration support
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to support refugee integration projects under the Creative Europe programme. The…
The Commission presents an outline of a ‘European Pillar of Social Rights’
In his October 2014 speech to Parliament, Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker declared his ambition for the EU to achieve a…