🏛️ EU Parliament commits to eradicating poverty by 2035

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The European Parliament has adopted a resolution to eradicate poverty by 2035, recognizing it as a violation of human dignity. The resolution calls for a €20 billion allocation for the European Child Guarantee to ensure access to essential services for children in need. It also urges Member States to allocate 5% of European Social Fund+ resources to combat child poverty and emphasizes the importance of full employment and social protection in economic policies.

Key points

• European Parliament adopts a resolution recognizing poverty as a violation of human dignity.
• Calls for a €20 billion allocation for the European Child Guarantee.
• Member States urged to allocate 5% of European Social Fund+ to combat child poverty.
• Resolution emphasizes full employment and social protection as key economic objectives.

Links

• ANSA: Tridico (M5s), 'reddito e salario minimo per combattere la povertà in Ue' - Altre news - Ansa.it
• ANSA: Eurocamera, "L'Ue lavori per sradicare la povertà entro il 2035" - Europarlamento - Ansa.it

Facts

• Resolution passed with 385 votes in favor, 141 against, and 53 abstentions.
• Calls for a €20 billion allocation for the European Child Guarantee.
• Member States urged to allocate at least 5% of European Social Fund+ to combat child poverty.
• Resolution emphasizes full employment and social protection as key objectives.

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