Three years after the adoption of the European Child Guarantee, EU Member States are releasing the first report on its implementation. The reports offer an overview of the context, target groups, and services established to execute the European Child Guarantee’s National Action Plans. Additionally, they include sections covering indicators, financing details, and insights and conclusions gleaned from the implementation process.
The Greek Government submitted its 2024 Biennial report on the implementation of the Child Guarantee in September 2024.
The report focuses on:
Eurochild and its members will continue to call on Member States to release their biennial reports and work to ensure the Child Guarantee National Action Plans help end child poverty.
This summary provides key highlights from the Biennial report on the Child Guarantee implementation in Greece published in September 2024. It is not exhaustive or evaluative.
Eurochild’s initial contribution to the EU Strategy on Intergenerational FairnessEurochild contributes to the EU Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, urging a focus on children’s rights.
Eurochild just submitted an initial contribution to the consultation on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform regarding the Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness. The strategy is still in the scoping phase and is expected to be published at the beginning of 2026.
We welcome the European Commission’s initiative to develop a Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness to “map out how we can strengthen communication between generations and ensure that the interests of present and future generations are respected throughout our policy and law-making.” This initiative must maintain a strong focus on children’s rights, as children are among those paying the highest price for policymakers’ decisions – or inaction. At the same time, they are increasingly contributing to the pursuit of intergenerational fairness, with a particular focus on future generations.
While we reiterate our ongoing support for Glenn Micallef, Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport, in this crucial work, including by sharing insights from our members on the ground, we would like to highlight key points that should be integrated into the strategy from a child rights perspective.
Eurochild initial contribution to child rights impact assessments.
Our recommendations include embedding child rights impact assessments in all EU, national, and local policymaking to systematically consider children’s rights. We also call for meaningful child participation, recognising children as active rights holders with valuable perspectives, especially those marginalised.
Eurochild urges action against rising anti-rights movements that threaten children’s rights and civil society. We continue to advocate for a monitoring mechanism to support children’s rights defenders affected by this backlash. Policymakers and all actors supporting children must adopt a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of violence, in line with the EU Recommendation on Integrated Child Protection Systems.
Breaking the intergenerational cycles of poverty and social exclusion, through initiatives such as the European Child Guarantee, is a critical priority. This requires early intervention, sustained investment in social services, and comprehensive policies that guarantee children’s access to education, health, nutrition, and protection. The new Multiannual Financial Framework should support these investments.
Environmental justice is a key pillar of intergenerational fairness. Children, though least responsible for climate change, bear the greatest burden. Ensuring their environmental rights – including access to green spaces, clean water, and quality environmental education – is vital.
We also stress the transformative power of education, especially in promoting human rights and inclusion, starting from early childhood. Last but not least, ensuring online safety through stronger protections and platform accountability will support children’s digital rights and contribute to safer societies.
Eurochild remains committed to working with Commissioner Glenn Micallef and stakeholders to ensure that children’s rights are acknowledged and prioritised in shaping a just and inclusive future for all generations.
Read the full Eurochild contribution to the EU Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness.
For more information, please contact Francesca Pisanu, Eurochild Advocacy Officer.
You can still provide input to the consultation on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform regarding the Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness.
Slovenia’s 2024 Biennial report on the implementation of the Child Guarantee – an overviewThree years after the adoption of the European Child Guarantee, EU Member States are releasing the first report on its implementation. The reports offer an overview of the context, target groups, and services established to execute the European Child Guarantee’s National Action Plans. Additionally, they include sections covering indicators, financing details, and insights and conclusions gleaned from the implementation process.
The Slovenian Government submitted its 2024 Biennial report on the implementation of the Child Guarantee in October 2024.
The report focuses on:
Check out the rest of the 2024 Biennial reports on the implementation of the Child Guarantee!
Eurochild and its members will continue to call on Member States to release their biennial reports and work to ensure the Child Guarantee National Action Plans help end child poverty.
This summary provides key highlights from the Biennial report on the Child Guarantee implementation in Slovenia published in October 2024. It is not exhaustive or evaluative.
Finland’s 2024 Biennial report on the implementation of the Child Guarantee – an overviewThree years after the adoption of the European Child Guarantee, EU Member States are releasing the first report on its implementation. The reports offer an overview of the context, target groups, and services established to execute the European Child Guarantee’s National Action Plans. Additionally, they include sections covering indicators, financing details, and insights and conclusions gleaned from the implementation process.
The Finnish Government submitted its 2024 Biennial report on the implementation of the Child Guarantee in March 2024.
The report focuses on:
Check out the rest of the 2024 Biennial reports on the implementation of the Child Guarantee!
Eurochild and its members will continue to call on Member States to release their biennial reports and work to ensure the Child Guarantee National Action Plans help end child poverty.
This summary provides key highlights from the Biennial report on the Child Guarantee implementation in Finland published in March 2024. It is not exhaustive or evaluative.
France’s 2024 Biennial report on the implementation of the Child Guarantee – an overviewThree years after the adoption of the European Child Guarantee, EU Member States are releasing the first report on its implementation. The reports offer an overview of the context, target groups, and services established to execute the European Child Guarantee’s National Action Plans. Additionally, they include sections covering indicators, financing details, and insights and conclusions gleaned from the implementation process.
The French Government submitted its 2024 Biennial report on the implementation of the Child Guarantee in March 2024.
The report focuses on:
Check out the rest of the 2024 Biennial reports on the implementation of the Child Guarantee!
Eurochild and its members will continue to call on Member States to release their biennial reports and work to ensure the Child Guarantee National Action Plans help end child poverty.
This summary provides key highlights from the Biennial report on the Child Guarantee implementation in France published in March 2024. It is not exhaustive or evaluative.
Inclusive Education for all Children Sub-reportTaken from Children’s Realities in Europe: Progress & Gaps Eurochild 2024 flagship report on children in need across Europe.
On 20 November – World Children’s Day – Eurochild released its flagship report on children in need titled “Children’s Realities in Europe: Progress & Gaps”, which compiles information from 57 Eurochild members in 31 countries across Europe.
Members from 30 countries contributed insights into the education of children with inclusive approaches. This sub-report outlines the progress, challenges and recommendations for each country. It also includes examples of good practice and provides nine specific recommendations for national and European Union decision-makers.
Roma Children across Europe Sub-reportTaken from Children’s Realities in Europe: Progress & Gaps Eurochild 2024 flagship report on children in need across Europe.
On 20 November – World Children’s Day – Eurochild released its flagship report on children in need titled “Children’s Realities in Europe: Progress & Gaps”, which compiles information from 57 Eurochild members in 31 countries across Europe.
This sub-report presents country-specific analyses of the situation of Roma children, highlighting major gaps in policy implementation and providing recommendations for national governments to strengthen child protection systems, improve access to education, and tackle social exclusion. The findings highlight the urgent need for more targeted interventions and stronger political will to ensure that Roma children are not left behind.
Securing Europe’s FutureEurochild’s Vision for Investing in Children in the 2028-2034 EU Multiannual Financial Framework
The COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns, war, and the cost-of-living crisis have worsened inequalities in Europe, pushing millions of children into poverty. In 2023, nearly 25% of children in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, with the highest rates in Romania, Spain, and Bulgaria. Vulnerable groups, such as children from single-parent households or ethnic minorities, face the most significant risks. This growing issue affects children’s health, education, and future prospects, making it an urgent economic and social challenge. Investing in children’s well-being is key to ensuring long-term prosperity and social cohesion across Europe.
Our call to action:
A well-funded, standalone ESF+ should uphold social rights, with 5% earmarked for child poverty across all Member States and higher allocations for high-poverty countries. A €20 billion budget should be dedicated to the European Child Guarantee, with stronger European Semester monitoring to ensure effective implementation and funding. Retaining enabling conditions in the Common Provisions Regulation is crucial to safeguarding children’s rights. Additionally, stronger partnership principle should promote meaningful civil society and child participation, while prioritising child poverty in pre-accession funding by expanding the Child Guarantee model.
Child Poverty and Social Exclusion Sub-reportTaken from Children’s Realities in Europe: Progress & Gaps Eurochild 2024 flagship report on children in need across Europe.
On 20 November – World Children’s Day – Eurochild released its flagship report on children in need titled “Children’s Realities in Europe: Progress & Gaps”, which compiles information from 57 Eurochild members in 31 countries across Europe.
This sub-report covers insights into child poverty and social exclusion across Europe. After laying out the information coming from the ground on the state of child poverty and social exclusion in Europe, Eurochild offers its recommendations to the European governments to be implemented with the support and guidance of the European Institutions.
Civil society organisations working with children in Europe Sub-reportTaken from Children’s Realities in Europe: Progress & Gaps Eurochild 2024 flagship report on children in need across Europe.
On 20 November – World Children’s Day – Eurochild released its flagship report on children in need titled “Children’s Realities in Europe: Progress & Gaps”, which compiles information from 57 Eurochild members in 31 countries across Europse.
This sub-report sheds light on the environments where children’s civil society organisations operate, their cooperation with governments, funding and resource allocations, and instances of violations of the right of peaceful assembly. After laying out the information coming from the ground on the challenges faced by civil society organisations in Europe, Eurochild offers its recommendations to the European governments and the European Union.