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| | 22.05.2007, брой 1, май 2007 |
EDITORIAL
Exchanging ideas to combat poverty and exclusion
Across Europe, governments choose various paths to address pressing social issues. Approaches abound, but they are all deeply rooted in European history, culture and participatory social traditions. Common European values underpin each of our social models. They constitute the cornerstones for developing economic and social policies and achieving progress and societal change |
A shared approach helps improve social cohesion in Europe
European cooperation does help EU Member States improve social cohesion policies and spending, says a Commission report discussed by employment ministers on 22 February. The 2007 Joint Report on Social Protection and Inclusion highlights priorities and progress made in the areas of social inclusion, pensions, healthcare and long-term care – but emphasises that big challenges remain. Member States are stepping up efforts to tackle child poverty, promote ‘active inclusion’ of the most disadvantaged, ensure adequate and sustainable pensions, as well as equal access to health and long-term care. |
| See more at http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/social_inclusion/docs/2007/spsi_newsletter_01_en.pdf | | | » Пълен текст |
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