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EU Children's Participation Platform
  • Announcement
  • EU Children's Platform
  • Brussels
  • 19 March 2026

Results of our consultation on poverty and social inclusion

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41,736 children participated in our consultation on poverty and social inclusion between October-December 2025. 

The full results, which include detailed analysis, relevant country highlights and recommendations, are now available for download in English. 
 

What children want

A summary of children's recommendations:

  • When receiving support, to be treated with respect, feel safe, have their privacy protected, and not be singled out
  • Affordable, reduced or subsidised costs so that participation in school activities, and access to healthcare, housing and food do not only depend on family income
  • Support that is practical, timely and consistent, especially for children in poverty, with disabilities, from minority backgrounds, migrant children, and young people leaving care
  • To be listened to in decisions that affect their lives in schools, communities, and services – in meaningful and inclusive ways that lead to visible change
     

Download the full results (in English)