European Union EU urged to create a children's budget

6 Dec 2011 | child poverty

‘The Parliament.com’ reports that a conference organized by Eurochild highlighted that the EU 2020 strategy provides an opportunity to give a “new impetus” to the fight against child poverty in Europe. The event saw the adoption of a resolution calling on the EU to establish a dedicated EU children’s budget. Maria Herczog, president of Eurochild, said, “The financial crisis has hit public finances hard but governments must not allow children and families to bear the brunt of austerity cuts”. The assembly was told that the EU’s long awaited recommendation on ‘child poverty and well-being’ – which is scheduled for 2012 – should provide a “clear framework” for the EU and member states.

Source : The Parliament.com