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The eradication of poverty is a political choice. In response to the European Commission’s announcement of the first-ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, due for early 2026, Emmaus Europe and a diverse group of civil society organisations have come together to demand for ambition, coherence and action.

Sport reveals its unique ability to bring people together across linguistic and cultural boundaries. On the football pitches of Dijon on 22 and 23 July, 128 European participants transformed cultural differences into collective assets.

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.

In France, the Movement has an innovative tool to support the work of Emmaus groups: a socially-oriented property company! In the face of mounting property pressure, this initiative allows people to make socially responsible savings by supporting Emmaus’ social project. To find out more, we spoke to the project manager, Aymeric.