New proposal for a European Child Guarantee focuses on children at risk of poverty or social exclusion
The proposal pays particular attention to children with a minority racial or ethnic background (particularly Roma) as part of the ‘children in need’ target group. It also points to the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the European Regional Development...
European Parliament and Member States reach a political agreement on ESF+ Regulation: a specific objective on Roma socioeconomic inclusion is adopted and children poverty and youth employment become priorities
A Specific Objective (viiia) on Promoting socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities such as the Roma has been approved, allowing for specific fund allocation to promote employment, housing, education and fight against discrimination. The political...
EURoma online Managing Committee on impact of COVID19 on Roma,new EC Strategic Framework for Roma 2020-2030 and 2021-2027 MFF programming
On 14-15 October 2020, the EURoma online Network Management Committee shared information and views on the new EC Strategic Framework for Roma Equality, and put together strategic ideas for programming EU Funds aligned with Roma Policy Priorities. With over 70...
European Parliament backs REGI Committee’s call for explicit reference to Roma in post-2020 ERDF and Cohesion Fund Regulation
On 27 March the European Parliament plenary adopted by large majority the Committee on Regional Development (REGI Committee)’s report on the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund (CF) 2021–2027. The Parliament’s report clearly...Recent posts
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