Issue 11: Q1 2012 www.socialplatform.org The quarterly publication of Social Platform, an alliance of 46 NGO networks fighting for social justice in Europe
The Commission recognises that our recommendations make an important contribution to the wider debate on care. Commissioner Andor - Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (Care Conference December 09, 2011) Source: Social Platform
Did you know… In 2010 1 person in 4 were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU (115 million) Eurostat February 2012
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January and March 2012: We call on member states to intergrate a social pact in the European economic governance and a democratic process for Europe, to give priority to the promotion of social protection, social justice, quality jobs, and a sustainable economy while combating inequalities January 2012: Member states acknowledge our assessment of the impact of austerity measures on social services in the Social Protection Committee (SPC) January 2012: in our position on the Social Business Initiative we advocate for a social cohesion policy to accompany the single market to achieve a “social market economy” where public services and the social economy play an essential role in achieving this goal
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April 2012: We will exchange with Herman van Rompuy, President of the European Council, at our GA asking for a European social model for a sustainable, inclusive and participatory EU April 2012: We will address Ministers of Employment and Social Affairs at the informal EPSCO Council with our views on youth and unemployment and the social services under pressure due to the crisis April 2012: We will exchange with Ministers from the Cypriot Government on how the Cypriot EU Presidency will address social priorities and respond to the social consequences of the EU crisis