Thematic debate - 11.30 - 13.00 CEST

  • Introduction by Mr Séamus Boland, president of the Civil Society Organisations' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
  • Contributions by guest speakers:
    • Ms Marina Elvira Calderone, Minister for Labour and Social Policies of Italy
    • Ms Marie Toussaint, Member of the European Parliament (Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance) and Vice-Chair of the Intergroup on "Fighting against poverty"
    • Mr Carlos Susias, President of the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN)
    • Mr Christophe Robert, Executive Officer of the French foundation Abbé Pierre
  • Exchange with Members of the Civil Society Organisations' Group
  • Closing remarks by Mr Séamus Boland, president of the Civil Society Organisations' Group of the EESC