Investing in the EU’s future: Council calls for greater efforts to combat child poverty

Press release

The Council is calling on the Commission and EU countries to provide greater support to children, in order to increase their well-being and combat poverty and social exclusion.

In conclusions approved today, the Council draws attention to the potential long-term implications of child poverty, and calls for adequate funding for policies that address child poverty.

"Breaking the cycle of disadvantage must be a collective European effort. By ensuring adequate funding and targeted policies, we can give every child a fair start and strengthen our Union for generations to come."
Clea Papaellina
Deputy Minister of Social Welfare of the Republic of Cyprus

Find more information on the official website of the Council of the EU.

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