The European Social Network (ESN) has responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on minimum income programmes. ESN argues that minimum income programmes should provide an appropriate floor and be accompanied by a...

Missing social priorities in the EU monitoring tool

The achievements of social services in this exceptional year are evidence of the extraordinary commitment of those in the sector to improving the quality of life of disadvantaged people. Do you want to see your great effort...

Do you want your services or programmes to be recognised at European level? If so, tell us how you made a difference in supporting vulnerable people during the Covid-19 pandemic, and you could be a winner at the next European...

The Covid-19 crisis has put a spotlight on public social services seeking innovative tools to meet a growing demand for social support. Are social vouchers part of the solution? On 30 October the European Social Network (ESN)...

On 8 October, Alfonso Lara Montero, Chief Executive of the European Social Network (ESN) spoke in a workshop in the framework of the 18th European Week of Regions and Cities entitled ‘Empowering Services’. The session gathered...