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 Elke Vandermeerschen

Elke Vandermeerschen

EAPN Communications Officer

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Adequate Minimum Income Protection: the backbone of a truly Social Europe

Europe has so far failed to take substantial action to ensure people’s access to adequate minimum income. We truly hope that this is about to change now.

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Wales, one of the devolved nations of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland, was the first country in the world to legislate for children’s play.

Seventeen years ago—in April 2008—the last Labour government launched England’s first, and only, National Play Strategy. Today, we learn more about what Play England is doing to help. 

The ocean sustains life, yet faces daily threats from human activity. Sea Shepherd Global fights to protect marine wildlife through direct action. This call urges everyone to join the fight to help save our oceans before it’s too late.