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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 

France

Emmaus Terre, solidarity building and DIY! 

With the launch of a brickworks and a building materials recycling centre in Brittany, in the west of France, Emmaus Terre is innovating, while remaining faithful to the Emmaus tradition of welcoming and building! We spoke to Clarisse, the group’s administrative, accounting and community officer, to find out more about it. 

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Circular economy / The environment 

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