Working Group on the implementation of the Child Guarantee
The situation of children and their families has been severely affected in the most recent years. The pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine afterwards, with a subsequent increase in the cost of living, have exacerbated their situation further. The EMPL Working Group on the Child Guarantee has been established on 19 May 2022 to reflect the European Parliament commitment to strengthen awareness raising and monitor the progress of the implementation of the Child Guarantee and its sustainability.
The implementation of national plans on Child Guarantee and their funding - together with an enhanced cooperation of the national authorities with national parliaments, civil society organizations and all relevant stakeholders - are crucial to prevent and fight poverty and social exclusion of the most vulnerable children and their families.
The EMPL European Child Guarantee Working Group's mission is to scrutinise and monitor the implementation of European Child Guarantee through exchanges of views with the Commission, ECG national coordinators and all relevant stakeholders. The WG will also monitor the adequacy and sufficiency of the funding and mobilise EU political support to speed-up the efficient implementation of the European Child Guarantee and ensure its sustainability.
The Group is chaired by the EMPL Committee Chair and includes one full and (or) a substitute Member from each political group.