Workshop on Youth Employment and Social Inclusion – exchange of good practices from civil society Youth unemployment and the high figures of young people not in employment, education and training (the so-called NEETs) is still a big obstacle to social justice in Europe. Several SOLIDAR members and partners work at national and local level to…
SOLIDAR has proudly joined forces with more than 200 other organisations to sign a joint letter calling for a ban on EU production and exports of banned and hazardous pesticides. Ahead of the informal meeting of EU leaders that took place on June 17th to discuss the Strategic Agenda for the next legislative cycle, this…
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…
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…
The people of Palestine need your help! Support the Palme Center‘s fundraising to help the civilian population of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank through our local partner organizations in Palestine. The collection also aims to support peace movements in Palestine and Israel The situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic . Over 35,000 people…
Civil Society has analyzed the manifestos of EU political parties against the SDGs to evaluate their commitment to a green and just transition. Here’s the result As we approach the European parliamentary elections, the future of the European Union will soon be shaped by newly elected members. Political parties have released their manifestos, each presenting…
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…
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 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….
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