MEPs want the Commission to recognise poverty as a violation of human dignity in its upcoming anti-poverty strategy and want to see it work urgently to eradicate poverty by 2035 at the latest. In an own-initiative report, adopted by 385 votes in favour and 141 against, and with 53 abstentions, they also call for adequate budgetary resources for anti-poverty measures in the EU’s long-term budget and for proper coordination between the EU and its member states.

Child poverty

Given that the number of children at risk of poverty is growing, Parliament demands better support for EU countries to implement the European Child Guarantee to ensure access to free healthcare, education, care, and healthy nutrition for all children in need. To that end, MEPs are calling for a dedicated budget of at least €20 billion for the European Child Guarantee. Member states should allocate at least 5% of European Social Fund+ funds to specific projects combating child poverty, and at least 10% for…