As the EU adopts its first Anti-Poverty Strategy, rising living costs and gaps in social protection are pushing more people across Europe into hardship.
The Annual Report 2025 showcases our different activities to heighten Red Cross influence on EU policy, to increase EU resources for our domestic and international work, and to serve our members on EU-related issues.
Across the European Union, more people are turning to food aid, shelter, and other forms of emergency support as everyday pressures intensify.
