The “Overcoming poverty and social exclusion – mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on families – working together to develop prospects for strong children” was proposed at the initiative of Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the EU by the current presidency trio of Portugal, Slovenia and Germany.
The aim of the Joint Declaration is to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – particularly on children and families at risk of poverty and social exclusion. The signatory Member States call on the EU and its Member States to take firm action against child poverty. The Declaration aims to support a long-term European policy strategy to reduce child and family poverty as well as social exclusion.