Europe’s Next Chapter: Balancing Prosperity, Sustainability, and Social Justice
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Europe’s Next Chapter: Balancing Prosperity, Sustainability, and Social Justice

At the European Parliament’s constituent plenary session in July 2024, Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected President of the European Commission. She then got to present her new Political Guidelines, a document based on the European Council’s Strategic Agenda that sets out the priority areas on which the Commission will focus and, in broad terms,…

“The Future of the EU should be about collaboration, not competition” – SOLIDAR’s reaction on the new European Commission line-up
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“The Future of the EU should be about collaboration, not competition” – SOLIDAR’s reaction on the new European Commission line-up

September 26, 2024 Last Tuesday, Ursula von der Leyen introduced her proposed team of EU Commissioners for 2024-2029, featuring 27 old and new faces, including six Executive Vice-Presidents who will shape the direction of the European Commission for the next five years. In her announcement, von der Leyen emphasized portfolios built around “prosperity, security, and…

BRIEFING PAPER 108 – What happens in key EU institutions after the June 2024 European Parliament elections? 
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BRIEFING PAPER 108 – What happens in key EU institutions after the June 2024 European Parliament elections? 

BRIEFING PAPER 108 – What happens in key EU institutions after the June 2024 European Parliament elections?  Over 400 million Europeans voted in the European Parliament elections from 6-9 June 2024, resulting in a conservative shift in the European Parliament. Following these elections, a series of key events and negotiations will take place, affecting the…

Our fight after the European Elections continues: Mobilising for a Democratic and Social Europe
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Our fight after the European Elections continues: Mobilising for a Democratic and Social Europe

After these European elections, we choose to see the glass half full: the democratic centre has held its ground.   A coalition of conservatives, socialists, liberals and greens is possible – even if their majority has been weakened. Having won this election, the conservative parties hold the key to this cooperation. But the progressive forces…

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…

Shaping the Social Europe we want ahead of the 2024 European elections
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Shaping the Social Europe we want ahead of the 2024 European elections

On 22 May 2024, SOLIDAR together with Pour la Solidarité and Smart debated over the future of Social Europe with civil society representatives and Belgian candidates to the European elections.   As the 2024 European Elections approach, the call for a Social Europe is louder than ever. With 88% of Europeans valuing social policies and…

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….

Policy Pill: EP Elections Campaign
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Policy Pill: EP Elections Campaign

At the dawn of the EP elections, SOLIDAR & SOLIDAR Foundation have prepared campaigns, advocating for social justice through Just Transition and Global Citizenship Education. The campaigns have a twofold aim. On one hand, they address the policymakers and candidates, using the voice of the civil society, of the people, to push for an agenda…

#VOTE4GCE CAMPAIGN – Recognise the Transformative Power of Education
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#VOTE4GCE CAMPAIGN – Recognise the Transformative Power of Education

VOTE FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION  For the past year and during the 2024 European elections, SOLIDAR Foundation has campaigned for Global Citizenship Education and the recognition of the transformative potential of Education and Lifelong Learning for democratic societies.  Find out more about our #Vote4GCE campaign and its manifesto below. Recognise the transformative potential of Education…