EU: Launch of the European Year for Combating Poverty
October 26, 2009 On 27 October this year in the Berlaymont will begin the first of the conference will continue on 28 and 29 to launch the 'European Year for Combating Poverty. On this subject the Commission has even started a portal hoc http://2010againstpoverty.eu illustrating the activities at European level. The event of 27 October will present the results of the Eurobarometer survey on poverty.
And 'now available for download at the website mentioned, the " strategic framework document, "the priorities and guidelines for the activities of the Year 2010.
In the introductory part of that document reads:
The European Union and its Member States are strongly committed to tackling the scourge of poverty and social exclusion. The Social Agenda 2005-2010 the Commission has designated 2010 as European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion in order to reaffirm and strengthen the political commitment of the EU formulated the initial startup of the Lisbon Strategy to 'make a breakthrough in the fight against poverty. " The endorsement of the European Parliament and the Council of the Year 2010 issue was published in the Official Journal L 298, 7.11.20081.
The international financial and economic crisis of 2008 may have long-term consequences for growth and employment in the EU and will be the most vulnerable in our society to suffer probably more. The European Year for combating poverty should therefore have a crucial impact in raising awareness on social exclusion and promoting active since no country can escape the consequences of this global crisis.
They also mention the following objectives:
• provide practical guidance on the activities of the Year;
• ensure that national programs are consistent with the objectives of the European Year 2010 and with the European strategy for social protection and inclusion Committee3.
It will follow the activities to assess ex post the effectiveness of the initiative, considering that the statements of principle are well away from the harsh and bitter reality that often require concrete solutions for those who - unfortunately - are forced, sometimes innocent, living in exceptionally difficult circumstances.
Source: Europe
