Autumn Package 2026: Competitiveness as a priority while the EU lags behind on poverty reduction and educational inequality 
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Autumn Package 2026: Competitiveness as a priority while the EU lags behind on poverty reduction and educational inequality 

Autumn Package 2026: Competitiveness as a priority while the EU lags behind on poverty reduction and educational inequality  The European Semester 2026 was launched on 25 November 2025 with the publication of the Autumn Package. Our analysis reveals no major surprises but rather confirms existing trends. Competitiveness once again stands out as the driving principle of this Semester cycle, as was…

Public presentation of the PAPER “Fair working conditions in Europe: Closing the gap for all migrant workers”
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Public presentation of the PAPER “Fair working conditions in Europe: Closing the gap for all migrant workers”

Public presentation of the paper “Fair working conditions in Europe: Closing the gap for all migrant workers” This month, SOLIDAR had the pleasure of hosting a conference on migrant workers’ rights and the European Pillar of Social Rights, bringing together civil society organisations, trade unions, and researchers to reflect on how persistent gaps in social…

The Social Rights Monitor goes to the Western Balkans
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The Social Rights Monitor goes to the Western Balkans

The Social Rights Monitor goes to the Western Balkans The 2025 edition of the Social Rights Monitor (SRM) and its key findings were presented at two events organised by SOLIDAR members in the Western Balkans, bringing together civil society organisations, policymakers, and experts at both national and EU levels. The Social Rights Monitor (SRM) is SOLIDAR’s annual publication…

Social Europe Conference 2025 – affordable housing is both a matter of social justice and democracy 
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Social Europe Conference 2025 – affordable housing is both a matter of social justice and democracy 

Social Europe Conference 2025 – affordable housing is both a matter of social justice and democracy  SOLIDAR’s 2025 Social Europe Conference titled “Housing for all: delivering social rights to strengthen our democracy” explored the connection between the housing crisis and the erosion of trust in democratic institutions, highlighting the need to provide effective solutions to the current emergency to ensure that…

Understanding the European Semester: Training Material
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Understanding the European Semester: Training Material

This Toolkit was developed based on SOLIDAR Foundation’s Training of Trainers, which was focused on the European Semester as a key EU decision-making process, empowering SOLIDAR & SOLIDAR Foundation members to understand and actively engage, thereby strengthening the voice of national CSOs. In 2025, the training was co-organized with MO Samaritan International through its Brussels…

Fair working conditions in europe: Closing the gap for all migrant workers
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Fair working conditions in europe: Closing the gap for all migrant workers

fair working conditions in europe: closing the gap for all migrant workers Migrant workers generally receive lower wages and fewer benefits and work longer and more irregular working hours. The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) and its Action Plan are meant to act as a compass toward a robust social Europe. Translated into ambitious…

Training Academy 2025: Understanding and Engaging with the European Semester 
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Training Academy 2025: Understanding and Engaging with the European Semester 

Training Academy 2025: Understanding and Engaging with the European Semester  SOLIDAR’s Training Academy 2025 took place on 17–18 September in Brussels, under the title “Understanding and engaging with the European Semester”.  Co-organised with Samaritan International and hosted at the Representation of the European Region Tyrol–South Tyrol–Trentino, the Academy brought together members from across our network…