Reducing Child Inequality and Promoting Social Inclusion

by name voted on 21.11.2023

Summary

The European Parliament calls for increased investment and stronger social protections to combat child poverty and inequality across the EU.

9 21.11.2023

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health

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economy

education

human rights

social policy

equal treatment

social security

public administration

employment and working conditions

Key points

A significant portion of children in the EU, approximately 24.7%, are at risk of poverty and social exclusion.
The resolution calls for a dedicated budget of at least 20 billion euros for the European Child Guarantee between 2021 and 2027.
Member States are encouraged to allocate a minimum of 5% of their European Social Fund Plus resources specifically to combat child poverty.
There is an urgent call for universal access to high-quality early childhood education and care, especially for children under the age of three.

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Speeches

37 Speeches in total

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4:00 min

13. Children first – strengthening the Child Guarantee, two years on from its adoption - Reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families (joint debate – International Day of the Rights of the Child)

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1:54 min

13. Children first – strengthening the Child Guarantee, two years on from its adoption - Reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families (joint debate – International Day of the Rights of the Child)

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT OPINION on reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families DRAFT REPORT on reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families OPINION on reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families REPORT on reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families Reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families

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