SOLIDAR’s assessment of the Cyprus Presidency’s Priorities
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SOLIDAR’s assessment of the Cyprus Presidency’s Priorities

How will these Presidency priorities shape the political space SOLIDAR members operate in and what risks and opportunities do they create for their work?  The Cypriot Presidency’s priorities will shape the political environment in which SOLIDAR, and its members operate at both EU and national level. The Presidency’s programme follows a familiar pattern, placing security, competitiveness and strategic autonomy at the centre of Europe’s future….

SOLIDAR+’s Position on the Skills Portability Initiative
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SOLIDAR+’s Position on the Skills Portability Initiative

SOLIDAR+ welcomes the Skills Portability Initiative (SPI) as a decisive step toward making people’s skills visible, trusted, and usable across borders. We advocate a comprehensive approach that recognises competences acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning, supporting both labour mobility and lifelong learning pathways. SOLIDAR+ participated in the SPI’s Open Public Consultation and will continue…

Our Position on Civic Space and Democracy
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Our Position on Civic Space and Democracy

Civic space and democracy are two sides of the same coin. One cannot survive without the other. An open, free and inclusive civic space is a prerequisite for democratic participation, and civic freedoms can only exist within a resilient democracy. As it is limited, as it shrinks, democracy is hollowed out from within, leaving a silent and empty shell.  The following sections define what civic space and democracy mean for…

European Affordable Housing Plan – SOLIDAR’s reaction from a social rights perspective 
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European Affordable Housing Plan – SOLIDAR’s reaction from a social rights perspective 

European Affordable Housing Plan – SOLIDAR’s reaction from a social rights perspective  On 16th December 2025, the European Commission published its European Affordable Housing Plan, one of the most awaited initiatives of the current mandate, the first-ever comprehensive response to the housing crisis by the European Union. The Plan is a welcome step, and SOLIDAR celebrates its publication.  Looking more closely at it, there are…

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…

EQUAL FUTURES: Advancing Global Citizenship Education for All Learners
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EQUAL FUTURES: Advancing Global Citizenship Education for All Learners

On Tuesday 2 December, SOLIDAR+ organised EQUAL FUTURES: Advancing Global Citizenship Education for All Learners, at the European Parliament in Brussels. The hybrid event brought together policymakers, educators, practitioners, and civil society representatives to discuss how Global Citizenship Education (GCE) can strengthen inclusion, equality and democratic participation across Europe. The event also marked the presentation…