European Union

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.

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 […]

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.

We now know the list of European Commissioners put forward for the 2024-2029 term of office. It is no great surprise that the European Commission is heading in a worrying direction for the future of our activities and our values.