Social protection – a key tool to combat poverty

Europe’s social protection systems provide an essential safety net for people who face challenges like unemployment, ill health, poverty or old age. Viac

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Our ambassadors of the 2010 European Year will participate in activities throughout the year.  Zisti, kto to je

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1 children in 5 lives at poverty

1 in 5 children in the European Union lives at risk of poverty

Watch the clip about child poverty which was made as part of the "End Child Poverty" campaign by Eurochild and its members.  Viac

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Closing Conference: The 2010 European Year is drawing to a close

The 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion is coming to an end and the official closing ceremony is taking place on the 17 December in Brussels.  Viac

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A thank you to the Ambassadors of the 2010 European Year

Throughout the Year Ambassadors were key in raising visibility. They attended workshops, festivals, participated, spoke, gave testimonies, moved, came, went, travelled and much much more  Viac

Shapes and colours dedicated to the European Year 2010

Shapes and colours dedicated to the European Year 2010

Europe seen through children’s eyes” has been the motto of an artwork school competition organised by the Representation of the European Commission in Romania and dedicated to the European Year 2010  Viac

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Join the 2010 European Year on Facebook!

Share information and views about EU employment, social and equal opportunities policies  Viac

2010 European Year: Our common achievement

2010 European Year: Our common achievement

We are happy to share with you our accomplishments. Please find the main links you should visit to be fully updated!  Viac

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