Among other topics, this General Assembly will discuss and approve the 2020 accounts and annual activity report, as well as vote on an application for membership. The link to register can be found below. This is a member-only event. The agenda will be circulated to members. This event receives financial support from the […]
On December 3rd, EPR hosted its annual Public Affairs Event in Brussels from 9.00 to 13.00. It was focused around the role of social economy employment models as tools to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights and Active Inclusion. ‘A tool for Active Inclusion of People with Disabilities – Social Economy Employment Models‘. EPR […]
The European Commission published the Winter Package on 27 February 2019, which includes 28 country reports assessing the socio-economic situation of each Member State. The Winter Package is part of the European Semester, which is an annual cycle of economic policy coordination at the EU level. Every year, EPR analyses the Country Reports and provides […]
“Nothing about us, without us” calls for a meaningful participation of people with disabilities in matters that directly relate to them and can influence their lives for more social, educational and labour market inclusion. Improving policies and programmes for the full inclusion of young people with disability can ensure that they can develop capacities and […]
At its 536th plenary session, held on the 11th and 12th of July 2018, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) discussed the fight against discrimination and violence against women with disabilities. They comprise 16% of the female population in Europe, which amounts to over 40 million women and girls. The discussions covered from the everyday issues women […]
Rights and Ethics in Practice in Social Services in Europe In November 2017, EPR gathered members, inspiring speakers and stakeholders at its annual Public Affairs event focused on Rights and Ethics in practice in social services, the topic of the 2017 EPR annual study. For the occasion, the main features of the study were presented […]
Our work on the European Semester What is the European Semester? The European Semester is the main tool at European level to monitor national progress on economic and fiscal policies. Born as a macro economic tool within the Europe 2020 strategy, it has become also the tool through which the Commission also makes recommendations for […]
EPR develops analysis and advocacy on policy and initiatives at EU level that affect the social services sector. The social services sector as defined by the European Commission covers employment and training services, social housing, child care, long-term care and social assistance services. EPR focuses on: Social investment in social services :: Report of Social […]