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Ursula von der Leyen at her State of the Union adress

Feature | Poverty

November 7th, 2025

EU poverty strategy: what it can achieve

It is to be the EU’s first poverty strategy – and a very ambitious one at that. Poverty is to be “eradicated” in the 27 member states by 2050. Previous attempts have failed.

By Alina Leimbach

Opinion | Poverty

October 16th, 2025

Eradicating poverty by 2050: the responsibility of all decision-makers

If poverty is to be effectively combated, adequate funding and coordinated efforts by the EU together with local authorities are needed. There is still an opportunity to make the next MFF an important instrument in the fight against poverty.

By Jessica Machacova

Desperate housing request hangs on a broken public phone.

Feature | Housing shortage

October 9th, 2025

Plan for affordable housing: Time pressure for a big hit?

For the first time, the EU is tackling the issue of affordable housing with its own strategy. However, the timetable is tight – and has even been brought forward once again by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It remains to be seen how much the plan can achieve.

By Alina Leimbach