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Emmaus Europe & 469 organisations denounce the European Commission’s deregulation campaign
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 -Today, Emmaus Europe along with civil society, trade unions, and public interest groups delivered a clear message to Commission President von der Leyen, the European Commissioners, and EU Member States in a statement signed by us and 469 organisations.
Circular economy / The environment
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The Emmaus Movement mobilises against the atrocities in Gaza
On 18 June, France will co-chair an international United Nations conference ‘for the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question and the implementation of the two-state solution’. On this occasion, Emmaus Europe, Emmaus France and Emmaus International co-signed and sent an open letter to the French government.
Defending human rights / Migration
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Policy of non-welcome: fortress Europe continues to put up more walls
In recent months the EU and its member states have been trying to accelerate the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum (see the newsletter from March 2024 for more details) and to make the EU’s legislation on this topic more restrictive. Their objective is doing so is clear: to welcome fewer people and […]
Defending human rights / Migration
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Addressing the second-hand textiles crisis
The second-hand textiles sector in the EU faces mounting challenges. Oversaturation of the market, rising operational costs, and the influx of low-quality fast fashion are threatening social enterprises, environmental sustainability, and inclusive job creation.
