EU Launches First Anti‑Poverty Strategy with Radical Reforms

The European Commission has launched the first-ever EU-level Anti‑Poverty Strategy, inviting public consultation and expert input over 14 weeks until October 24, 2025. The initiative aims to protect the most vulnerable and address the root causes of poverty, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights.

The Strategy sets a bold 2030 target – to lift at least 15 million people, including 5 million children, out of poverty or social exclusion. The EU plans sweeping reforms across key areas: minimum income support, essential service access, homelessness prevention, and child welfare.

The Commission’s proposals include a multi-dimensional framework combining social safety nets, housing initiatives, and inclusion policies. Civil society, governments, and individuals are encouraged to contribute to shaping policy direction.

This comprehensive public consultation process reflects the Commission’s intent to transform poverty plans into concrete, impactful actions. If adopted, the strategy could usher in a radical overhaul of social policy across Europe.

(EURACTIV)