Open letter: A bold and transformative Social Climate Fund (SCF) is needed, now more than ever!
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Open letter: A bold and transformative Social Climate Fund (SCF) is needed, now more than ever!

October 11, 2022 SOLIDAR joins more than 35 social, environmental and industry organisations and calls on co-legislators to adopt a strong Social Climate Fund to tackle the energy and climate crises. The EU has the tools to address the parallel social, climate and energy security crises, but it is failing to make the most of them. ETS revenues are higher than ever and…

New Proposal for a Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success: The Road to Success?
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New Proposal for a Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success: The Road to Success?

New Proposal for a Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success: The Road to Success? On 30 June, the European Commission published a new Proposal for a Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success accompanied by an Annex which proposes a new policy framework. The Proposal is meant to replace the 2011 Council Recommendation on policies to reduce…

ELF & SAF Study Visit: Education for Inclusive and Democratic Societies
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ELF & SAF Study Visit: Education for Inclusive and Democratic Societies

On 20-22 September 2022, SOLIDAR and SOLIDAR Foundation organized a joint SAF & ELF study visit hosted in Zagreb, Croatia by SOLIDAR member Centre for Peace Studies (CPS).   This year, the Study Visit focused on Education for Inclusive and Democratic Societies and elaborated on Global Citizenship Education – including Peace Education, Gender Equality and Interculturalism. Members and partners…

An inclusive journey to peace: Peace Education as a public good | SOLIDAR Foundation Statement
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An inclusive journey to peace: Peace Education as a public good | SOLIDAR Foundation Statement

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, it is crucial for SOLIDAR Foundation to underline the importance of Peace Education, particularly in the current political situation.  While the world counts several open conflicts, including in Europe, SOLIDAR Foundation members come together in Zagreb to reaffirm peace education as a tool for achieving learning and…

Occupational Safety and Health: a fundamental right for a Just Transition
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Occupational Safety and Health: a fundamental right for a Just Transition

As indicated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in its Guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is a fundamental dimension of Just Transition.   This year on June the 10th, during the 110th International Labour Conference in Geneva, delegates adopted a ground-breaking resolution, adding…

European Semester 2022 – the Spring Package and the impact of the ongoing crises
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European Semester 2022 – the Spring Package and the impact of the ongoing crises

European Semester 2022 – the Spring Package and the impact of the ongoing crises On 23rd May the European Commission published its Spring Package, that includes, among others, the Country Reports and the Country Specific Recommendations (CSR) and marks one of the main stages of the European Semester cycle. The European Semester is an instrument of…

Time for EU Leaders to Choose a Just Energy Transition and a Stronger Social Europe
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Time for EU Leaders to Choose a Just Energy Transition and a Stronger Social Europe

May 30, 2022 SOLIDAR and FEPS call on leaders in Europe to put in place transformative action aimed at making our societies and economies peaceful, equitable and climate-neutral, starting with ensuring a rapid and just energy transition and building a stronger social Europe. We live in times of recurrent and mutually reinforcing global crises. The…

“Choosing the Right Path at this Turning Point in History” – Joint letter by SOLIDAR, EEB, SDG Watch Europe and YFJ
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“Choosing the Right Path at this Turning Point in History” – Joint letter by SOLIDAR, EEB, SDG Watch Europe and YFJ

April 21, 2022 The EEB, SDG Watch Europe, the European Youth Forum and SOLIDAR, with the support of 65+ other civil society organisations, call for solidarity and a strong commitment to the ecological and social transition for resilience, energy independence and peace. Russia’s war against Ukraine is a horrific act of aggression and a failure of diplomacy. It…