#52026SC0772EU Review of Progress on the European Child Guarantee
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This document reviews how EU countries are carrying out the European Child Guarantee, a policy meant to help children at risk of poverty get access to key services such as early childcare, education, school meals, healthcare, healthy food, and adequate housing. It finds that progress is uneven. Child poverty remains high in many countries, and children in poorer households still face barriers such as hidden costs, limited service capacity, low awareness, and weak outreach. EU institutions, national governments, local authorities, schools, healthcare providers, and social services may need to strengthen funding, monitoring, and practical access to support for vulnerable children.
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Key Changes
- Reviews EU-wide progress on implementing the European Child Guarantee since its 2021 adoption
- Identifies continuing access gaps for children at risk of poverty in childcare, education, meals, healthcare, nutrition, and housing
- Supports the Commission’s plan to strengthen the Child Guarantee through more investment, reforms, monitoring, and outreach