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…
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…
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…
Concept note on child well-being from a diaconal perspective
Child poverty has for long been a severe issue in the European Union, and since the financial crisis, the numbers…