Taking Action With Emmaüs
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. (more…)
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 to move them on to other countries. (more…)
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. (more…)
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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. Without swift intervention, key parts of the textile reuse and recycling ecosystem are at risk of collapse.
RREUSE, alongside its members Emmaüs Europe, Ressources, and TESS GEIE, has co-signed a policy paper urging policymakers to act decisively. Supported by Zero Waste Europe, the paper presents actionable recommendations, including fair Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes and interim financial measures to sustain the sector until more robust solutions are in place.
This joint effort emphasses the essential role of social enterprises in driving sustainable textile management and calls for policies that prioritise waste prevention and local reuse over incineration.
Read the joint policy paper