Over the Line campaign

It is estimated that 1 in 5 people in the EU are living at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

If the EU is to reduce the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion by at least 15 million by 2030 (one of three EU-level social targets) it needs social protection that works for all.

Why we need action on poverty

In 2023, 94.6 million people in the EU, or 21% of the population, were at risk of poverty or social exclusion. This includes those facing at least one of three key challenges: risk of poverty, severe material and social deprivation, or living in a household with very low work intensity. The risk was higher for women (22.4%) than for men (20.3%), and it was particularly pronounced among young adults aged 18 to 24, with 26.1% at risk.

According to Eurobarometer 2024, fighting poverty and social exclusion is a top priority for EU citizens across all member states. This underscores the need for more effective action. Current policies are insufficient, and a more robust and coordinated approach is essential to meet the EU’s 2030 targets and ensure no one is left behind.

What is minimum income?

Minimum income schemes are one of the last defences against poverty for people in vulnerable situations. While schemes vary from country to country, they consist of a package of benefits and services that form a safety net for people who, whether in or out of employment, would otherwise lack sufficient resources to live in dignity. Minimum income schemes are designed to ensure a minimum standard of living for all, however, this is not always guaranteed.

The campaign pledge

We are calling on all elected MEPs to pledge their support to make sure that those most vulnerable in society can be guaranteed a life free from poverty.

Read our #OvertheLine pledge below and sign up to commit your support!

Sign the pledge!

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As a Member of the European Parliament, I commit to advancing social rights in Europe by advocating for:

An EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Income to ensure all EU minimum income schemes bring everyone over the poverty line.
⁠The full implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and a revision of its Action Plan.
Comprehensive Active Inclusion approaches, combining adequate income support with access to quality services and inclusive labour markets.

Our Over the Line supporters

MEPs have signed our pledge

Elisabeth Grossmann

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Austria

Evelyn Regner

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Austria

Andreas Schieder

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Austria

Lena Schilling

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Austria

Thomas Waitz

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Austria

Wouter Beke

Group of the European People's Party

Belgium

Marc Botenga

The Left group

Belgium

Saskia Bricmont

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Belgium

Estelle Ceulemens

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Belgium

Elio Di Rupo

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Belgium

Rudi Kennes

The Left group

Belgium

Sara Matthieu

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Belgium

Liesbet Sommen

Group of the European People's Party

Belgium

Bruno Tobback

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Belgium

Kathleen Van Brempt

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Belgium

Tsvetelina Penkova

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Bulgaria

Kristian Vigenin

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Bulgaria

Biljana Borzan

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Croatia

Gordan Bosanac

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Croatia

Kateřina Konečná

Non-attached Members

Czechia

Villy Søvndal

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Denmark

Li Andersson

The Left group

Finland

Merja Kyllönen

The Left group

Finland

Maria Ohisalo

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Finland

Jussi Saramo

The Left group

Finland

Manon Aubry

The Left group

France

Mélissa Camara

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

France

Damien Carême

The Left group

France

Leila Chaibi

The Left group

France

David Cormand

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

France

Claire Fita

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

France

Jean-Marc Germain

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

France

Raphaël Glucksmann

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

France

Aurore Lalucq

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

France

Nora Mebarek

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

France

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

France

Chloé Ridel

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

France

Mounir Satouri

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

France

Madjouline Sbai

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

France

Marie Toussaint

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

France

Gabriele Bischoff

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Germany

Ozlem Demirel

The Left group

Germany

Sebastian Everding

The Left group

Germany

Katrin Langensipen

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Germany

Carola Rackete

The Left group

Germany

Terry Reintke

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Germany

Martin Schirdewan

The Left group

Germany

Klara Dobrev

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Hungary

Luke Ming Flanagan

The Left group

Ireland

Aodhan O'Riordain

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Ireland

Brando Benifei

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Italy

Mario Furore

The Left group

Italy

Cristina Guarda

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Italy

Iganzio Marino

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Italy

Carolina Morace

The Left group

Italy

Gaetano Pedulla

The Left group

Italy

Benedetta Scuderi

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Italy

Dario Tamburrano

The Left group

Italy

Pasquale Tridico

The Left group

Italy

Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Lithuania

Marc Angel

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Luxembourg

Mohammed Chahim

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Netherlands

Bas Eickhout

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Netherlands

Raquel García Hermida-van der Walle

Renew Europe Group

Netherlands

Marit Maij

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Netherlands

Tineke Strik

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Netherlands

Catarina Vieira

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Netherlands

Kim Van Sparrentak

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Netherlands

Robert Biedron

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Poland

Catarina Martins

The Left group

Portugal

Marta Temido

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Portugal

Dan Nica

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Romania

Irena Joveva

Renew Europe Group

Slovenia

Matjaž Nemec

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Slovenia

Jaume Asens

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Spain

Pernando Barrena

The Left group

Spain

Estrella Galan

The Left group

Spain

Iratxe García

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Spain

Alicia Homs

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Spain

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

Spain

Idoia Mendia

Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Spain

Irene Montero

The Left group

Spain

Commit your support

It’s not too late to sign our Over the Line pledge to support stronger minimum income schemes and lift people over the poverty line.

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