Caritas Europe warning as austerity measures kick in

Caritas Europe is warning that austerity measures pursued by many countries in the European Union will result in the erosion of social services, and the further exclusion of people who already find themselves on the margins of society.

16 national Caritas bodies have analysed the first year of implementation of “Europe 2020”, the overarching reform strategy of the EU for the next decade.

In a report published this month, they conclude that the issue of poverty and social exclusion is not being addressed as governments scramble to cut public spending.

Emer McCarthy spoke to Adriana Opramolla, policy and advocacy officer at Caritas Europe: