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European Union

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.

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Defending human rights / Migration 

European Union

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 […]

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Defending human rights / Migration 

Ukraine

A meeting to underline our support for Ukraine

Emmaus Europe held a virtual meeting on 24 February 2025 between the representatives of Emmaus Oselya (Lviv, Ukraine) and Emmaus Movement stakeholders who wanted to hear news of the group, and gain a better understanding of the reality of daily life in Ukraine.

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Tackling Poverty / Solidarity

European Union

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.

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Circular economy / The environment 

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