-
Newsflash
- The EEG welcomes the new EU social package announced by the European Commission.
- European Parliament adopts Interim Report on the next EU long-term budget
- New European Semester report reinforces the case for deinstitutionalisation
- Rotation of Co-Chair in the EEG: Anouk Moser takes up the role
- EESC calls for stronger safeguards to advance deinstitutionalisation in EU funding
Author Archives: EEG Coordinator
The EEG welcomes the new EU social package announced by the European Commission.
The EEG welcomes the new EU social package announced by the European Commission. It brings forward several important initiatives, including the first-ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, a Council Recommendation on tackling housing exclusion, and Communications on strengthening the European Child Guarantee and reinforcing the Strategy for … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged Child Guarantee, deinstitutionalisation, EU funds, European Commission, Persons with disabilities
Leave a comment
European Parliament adopts Interim Report on the next EU long-term budget
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, marking an important step in shaping the future of EU funding. The EEG welcomes the strong emphasis on social investment, inclusion, and addressing growing … Continue reading
New European Semester report reinforces the case for deinstitutionalisation
A new report on the European Semester – European Semester 2025 mainstreaming disability equality – published on 19 March 2026, provides further evidence that deinstitutionalisation must remain a priority in EU policies and funding. The report highlights several issues that … Continue reading
Rotation of Co-Chair in the EEG: Anouk Moser takes up the role
The EEG announces a rotation in its Co-Chair position, with Anouk Moser taking up the role. Anouk is a Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor at Lumos, where she leads EU advocacy and the organisation’s work to advance the rights of children with disabilities. … Continue reading
Posted in News
Leave a comment
EESC calls for stronger safeguards to advance deinstitutionalisation in EU funding
The European Economic and Social Committee has highlighted key challenges in advancing deinstitutionalisation across the European Union in its recent opinion (2025). The opinion points to persistent gaps in the use of EU funding and calls for stronger action to ensure that … Continue reading
European Parliament highlights the importance of deinstitutionalisation in EU funding priorities
The European Parliament has sent a clear signal that deinstitutionalisation must remain a priority in EU policies and funding. In its recent report on the European Semester for economic policy coordination (2026), the European Parliament emphasises the importance of strengthening social investment, … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged deinstitutionalisation, European Parliament, European Semester
Leave a comment
EEG joins joint statement on EU funding and prevention of institutionalisation of children
The European Expert Group on the Transition from Institutional to Community-based Care (EEG) has joined a joint statement on the future of EU funding and its role in preventing family separation and the institutionalisation of children. The statement, developed by … Continue reading
Posted in Members' work, News, Statement
Tagged children, deinstitutionalisation, InvestInFamilies, Tanya’sDreamFund
Leave a comment
EEG Appoints New Coordinator and Advocacy Officer
Welcome Mariya Yasenovska to the EEG The European Expert Group on the Transition from Institutional to Community-based Care (EEG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mariya Yasenovska as its new Coordinator and Advocacy Officer. Mariya brings more than 20 … Continue reading
EEG Study session: Preventing institutionalisation through EU Funding – the role of the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
June 17 2025, from 14:00-16:00 CET On behalf of the European Expert Group on the transition from institutional to community-based care (EEG), we are pleased to invite you to our annual study session: Preventing institutionalisation through EU Funding – the … Continue reading
For better use of EU funding to foster the transition from institutional to community-based care
This position paper (PDF) underscores the important role EU funds play in shaping care systems across Europe. With over 1.5 million people still living in institutional setting – including children, people with disabilities and people experiencing homelessness – EU funding … Continue reading
EEG. The European Expert Group on the transition from institutions to community-based support 