EAPN Engagement in Europe 2020 and the European Semester in 2013 – EUIS Group meeting, 10-11 May 2013, Brussels EAPN Engagement in Europe 2020 and the European Semester in 2013 – What we’re doing today! Sian Jones EAPN Policy Coordinator

EAPN Engagement in Europe 2020 EUIS Group meeting, 10-11 May 2013, Brussels Outline What is Europe 2020? What is the process? EAPN’s strategy and actions in 2013 What we’ll do today!

Europe 2020: A step forward? Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive growth EAPN Engagement in Europe 2020 EUIS Group meeting, 10-11 May 2013, Brussels Europe 2020: A step forward? Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive growth Poverty Target (1 of 5): at least 20 million by 2020 European Platform Against Poverty and Guideline 10 Participation: Guideline Recital 16 Reinforced Social OMC with National Social Reports? 2013 Annual Growth Survey Objective 4: Tackling unemployment and the social consequences of the crisis.

But what impact on poverty? EAPN Engagement in Europe 2020 EUIS Group meeting, 10-11 May 2013, Brussels But what impact on poverty? Risk of poverty threshold: < 60% median income, material deprivate indicator (lacking 4 of 9 ‘essential items), jobless households with low work intensity 119,6 million at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion in 2011 (EU SILC 2012) Almost 5 million increase since 2010 Shortfall on setting national targets (only 12 million not 20) Increasingly divided Europe – N/S and periphery: ≥ 40% BG/RO/LA to ≤ 17% in CZ, NL, SE, LU and AT. Increasing inequality – the top/bottom 10% New risk groups – youth but also children, older people, single parents, long-term unemployed, homeless, migrants, Roma..

Governance of the Europe 2020 strategy Europe 2020 five headline targets Stability and Growth Pact Europe 2020 Integrated Guidelines (IG) Macro-economic surveillance Thematic surveillance Fiscal surveillance National Reform Programmes Stability and Convergence Programmes National level Commission’s Annual Growth Survey EU Country-Specific Recommendations EU flagship initiatives and levers (?) EU level

European Semester/Europe 2020 Process 2013 EAPN Engagement in Europe 2020 EUIS Group meeting, 10-11 May 2013, Brussels European Semester/Europe 2020 Process 2013 Nov/Dec 2012: 2013 Annual Growth Survey sets priorities Jan-April: Commission review implementation of CSRs March: Spring European Council confirms key messages Mid April: MS prepare NRP (Social Report Questionaire?) May: Commission review NRPs/Progress, prepare CSRs June: Country-Specific Recommendations (CSRs) to June European Council, and adopted in July Autumn: MS implement CSRs and adapt national budget under threat of sanctions (macroeconomic) Autumn: Multi-lateral surveillance and exchange. Review by Commission of implementation of CSRs. Nov/Dec 2013: Preparation of 2014 AGS priorities

EAPN’s engagement in Europe 2020: 2013 EAPN Engagement in Europe 2020 EUIS Group meeting, 10-11 May 2013, Brussels EAPN’s engagement in Europe 2020: 2013 Dec -April EAPN national and EU members try to engage at national level with NRP using Tool Kit. (Some) Members prepare pro-active alternative social reports. EU Lobby for strong Guidance Note/Action from Commission Feb EUISG Meeting evaluates Country-Specific Recommendations + implementation and sends proposals sent to Commission and Member States EAPN initiates an EU-level Adhoc Coalition of NGOs/stakeholders to prepare alternative CSR proposals for social and sustainable approach/Cross-Party hearing with 4 EP groups. May-Dec EUISG Review NRPs delivery on poverty + complete questionnaire (by end of May) Adhoc Coalition Cross-Party Hearing on Alternative CSRs in EP (14 May) EAPN EU synthesis report based on questionnaire.Members send review to MS (July) EAPN lobbies on Key Messages: AGS/Economic Semester/Annual Convention (Sept-Dec)

Reflect on EAPN members engagement in the NRP process EAPN Engagement in Europe 2020 EUIS Group meeting, 10-11 May 2013, Brussels What We Will Do Today! Aim Review NRPs to see delivery on poverty and social targets – in all fields: macroeconomic, employment, education, poverty Reflect on EAPN members engagement in the NRP process Help prepare members inputs to the questionnaire and to plan use at national level.

What We Will Do Today! - Process Plenary Exchange: 10.15-11.00 Members participation in NRPs: what participation? meaningful? what progress? 3 Working Groups: 11.30 – 3.00 (Macro, Employment, and SF before lunch) Members assess own NRPs and exchange on: Will policies in NRP reduce or increase poverty? What progress? What’s missing? What signs of influence of the CSRs or EAPN input/proposals? Prepare 3 common Key Messages on NRPs impact on Poverty and Participation Macroeconomic Policies (more austerity or signs of investment in social protection/quality jobs/fairer distribution – tax justice etc?) Employment Policies and Structural Funds (punitive activation or investment in quality jobs, social economy, active inclusion/tackling in-work poverty, use of SF for inclusion?) Anti-Poverty Policies (ambitious target reducing poverty? multidimensional anti-poverty strategy?progress on thematic priorities or jobs at any price/victimisation of the poor? 3.00-3.30: Plenary exchange on Key Messages and reminder about Questionnaire process.

For More Information Contact EAPN Policy Team Sian Jones, Policy Coordinator: Sian.jones@eapn.eu Amana Ferro, Policy Officer: amana.ferro@eapn.eu Vincent Caron, Policy Officer: vincent.caron@eapn.eu Claire Champeix, Policy Officer: claire.champeix@eapn.eu With Admin Support From: Rebecca Lee, Admin Officer: rebecca.lee@eapn.eu