SOLIDAR joins over 350 organisations to protect a strong EU social budget SOLIDAR has signed the joint statement developed by the EUFunds4Social Coalition and calling for a strong and dedicated EU social budget in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034). Together with 355 European networks and national organisations across Europe, we urge EU institutions to…
The Social Climate Fund launches, but will it support the most vulnerable? On 5 March 2026, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion held a conference in Brussels to mark the launch of the Social Climate Fund, a fund designed to support vulnerable households and micro-enterprises in coping with the social impacts of the EU’s green transition. SOLIDAR was…
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+ 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…
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 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…
A major milestone: The European Parliament’s resolution on a just transition in the world of work On 20 January 2026, the European Parliament adopted the resolution ‘Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies‘. The resolution calls on the European Commission to support workers, businesses and local economies in adapting to the profound transformations of Europe’s labour…
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 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…
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