EU Alliance for Investing in Children’s response to the European Parliament’s vote on the European Social Fund Plus post-2027

The EU Alliance for Investing in Children strongly opposes the position taken by the European Parliament in its vote on the Report on the European Social Fund Plus post-2027. In the EU alone, 20 million children – one in four – are at risk of poverty and social exclusion. Child poverty affects children’s physical and mental health, education, and well-being, and is among the main drivers of child institutionalisation. The Alliance will continue to advocate to ensure that EU institutions uphold their commitment to eradicating child poverty and provide adequate financial support for instruments such as the European Child Guarantee. Now is the time to turn commitments into action, delivering concrete policies and adequate resources to protect all children, ensuring that no child is left behind.