Digital Education Action Plan mid-term review: SOLIDAR Foundation’s Position Paper
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Digital Education Action Plan mid-term review: SOLIDAR Foundation’s Position Paper

This month, in the framework of the Digital Education Action Plan (DEAP) Midterm Review, SOLIDAR Foundation participated in a Strategic Dialogue organised by DG EMPL. After DG EAC’s CSO Consultation that took place in July, the Strategic Dialogue was another moment where stakeholders could have their say on the Action Plan and give recommendations on how to…

JOINT STATEMENT: THE FUTURE EU MUST UPHOLD THE RIGHT TO ASYLUM IN EUROPE
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JOINT STATEMENT: THE FUTURE EU MUST UPHOLD THE RIGHT TO ASYLUM IN EUROPE

To ensure that refugees can access protection, states must ensure the right to seek and enjoy asylum and uphold their commitments to the international refugee protection system. This obligation applies to all EU Member States under Article 18 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Yet, the recent and increasing attempts by the EU and…

New Fiscal Rules Threaten Europe’s Investments in its Future
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New Fiscal Rules Threaten Europe’s Investments in its Future

After months of negotiations, the EU adopted new rules for its economic governance framework. Regrettably, they will require countries to introduce significant budget cuts, leading to austerity measures and ultimately impeding the investments needed to implement a socially just transition.  The EU’s economic governance framework, often seen as a technical and theoretical issue, is deeply…

A new 5-year Strategic Agenda: What priorities for the EU?
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A new 5-year Strategic Agenda: What priorities for the EU?

May 30, 2024 The European Council’s Strategic Agenda, the key political agreement setting out the EU’s political direction for the next five years, will be adopted by the 27 heads of state and government on 27-28 June. But what will be in it?    What is the Stategic Agenda?   The European Council’s Strategic Agenda is a high-level statement…

How global citizenship education is empowering youth and strengthening democracy 
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How global citizenship education is empowering youth and strengthening democracy 

HOW GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION IS EMPOWERING YOUTH AND STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY  On May 21, SOLIDAR Foundation hosted a hybrid event at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and online, bringing together civil society representatives, policymakers, and experts to discuss the role of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in fostering democratic participation and exploring challenges and opportunities….

A fair green and digital transition is a catalyst for change, says Letta report
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A fair green and digital transition is a catalyst for change, says Letta report

May 7, 2024 At the end of April, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta launched a report on the future of the EU’s Single Market, with proposals that should shape the next EU mandate. The report stresses that a fair green and digital transition is a catalyst for a stronger European single market and reaffirms…

The EU finally sees platform workers: member states should not be short-sighted in transposing the directive  
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The EU finally sees platform workers: member states should not be short-sighted in transposing the directive  

The EU finally sees platform workers: member states should not be short-sighted in transposing the directive   On 24th April the European Parliament plenary formally voted in favour of the Directive to improve working conditions in platform work, moving one step closer to the final adoption of this piece of legislation, which at this stage only…

SOLIDAR joins civil society calls on public finance and taxation and on sustainable resource management
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SOLIDAR joins civil society calls on public finance and taxation and on sustainable resource management

Ahead of two important events in Brussels, the World Circular Economy Forum 2024 on 15-18 April and the European Council on 17-18 April, SOLIDAR has signed two letters from civil society with a strong focus on just transition.  Public investment at the heart of the European Council’s Strategic Agenda At the special meeting of the…

An EU Industrial Deal should learn from the shortcomings of the EU Green Deal
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An EU Industrial Deal should learn from the shortcomings of the EU Green Deal

April 9, 2024 There is growing political momentum for an EU Industrial Deal, but SOLIDAR believes that it should strengthen and take forward the European Green Deal, not replace it. To be socially just, it should reconcile the climate, social and economic agendas to ensure a sustainable and fair future for all.  A declaration for…