Members of the European Parliament debated a new European Union strategy aimed at ending poverty by 2050. The proposal, presented by the European Commission, includes measures to tackle homelessness, strengthen support for children, and address in-work poverty, while calling for stronger coordination across member states.
Slovak MEPs reacted with mixed views. Ľubica Karvašová (PS) stressed that poverty remains a daily reality for many families facing rising costs of energy, food, and housing, adding that EU strategies can help but national governments play a key role.
Branislav Ondruš (Hlas-SD) strongly criticized the proposal, calling it “the weakest strategy” he has seen and adding: “This strategy is a fig leaf covering the real neglect of poverty in the EU… it does not include a single euro allocated for this purpose.”
Meanwhile, Martin Hojsík (PS) emphasized that the outcome will depend on implementation. What matters, according to Hojsík is whether member states, including Slovakia, will actually use it, warning that without concrete steps, the strategy risks remaining only on paper.
Other MEPs highlighted the need to focus on practical measures such as affordable housing, support for families, and managing rising living costs, while also strengthening the overall performance of the European economy.
Source: TASR
