Lászlá Andor on Europe's fight against poverty

Around 80 million people in Europe are affected by poverty. The EU must take action, writes EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion László Andor in the leftist daily Népszava: "Europe has no choice, it must act now against poverty and unemployment. ... Poverty means worse prospects, limited possibilities, broken dreams and potential tossed to the wind. With the growth of child poverty we are putting the future of our entire society at risk. Overcoming social exclusion and unemployment is the biggest challenge for Europe today. Unfortunately our situation is exacerbated by the changing face of poverty: families are more fragmented and the imbalances of the ever-changing global economy have become more pronounced than ever. ... The causes for social exclusion must be fought on all fronts. We must help people develop their capabilities to find better jobs, and the job market must be adjusted to meet society's changing needs. ... This requires appropriate regional and national strategies coordinated by the EU."

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