financial crisis
26/09/2009
Now G20 must deliver a financial transaction tax
PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen hailed the G20’s Pittsburgh meeting as "potentially historic", but the next few months would be crucial for its legitimacy."The Pittsburgh summit is potentially historic as it creates a permanent
14/09/2009
Steinmeier’s proposed transaction tax allows fair burden-sharing
PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen today gave his full support to the SPD Chancellor-candidate’s proposal for the adoption of a global financial transaction tax at the G20. “I strongly back Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s proposal for a global
03/09/2009
Socialists step up engagement for new global deal
European Socialists are stepping up their engagement with US and Japanese Democrats – and with other progressive political parties, trade unions and NGOs outside Europe – by giving a big boost to the Global Progressive Forum.Actions taken to
03/06/2009
Steinmeier adds to PES pressure for new recovery effort
PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen strongly welcomed Franz-Walter Steinmeier’s calls for more coordinated stimulus spending in the Eurozone. Rasmussen also backed Steinmeier’s proposal for more support for eastern European economies at risk.
03/06/2009
Commission moves around social fund while unemployment rockets
Commenting on the Employment Plan published by the European Commission, PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen said “Europe needs more than a shared commitment for employment – it needs much stronger action right now.”“If your house is on fire
27/05/2009
Brown opens debate on new recovery plan
Welcoming Gordon Brown’s call for a strengthened European growth strategy and more help for eastern European economies facing special difficulties, published today in the Financial Times, PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen said “Gordon Brown has
27/05/2009
Commission must resist pressure to weaken financial supervision proposals
Commenting on the European Commission’s communication on financial supervision released today, PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen said: “The de Larosière recommendations are pragmatic but a vital step forward to restore trust in the financial
14/05/2009
PES supports ETUC 'Fight the crisis: put the people first' demonstration
The Party of European Socialists is backing the European Trade Union Confederation campaign and demonstration in Brussels tomorrow – 15 May - ‘Fight the crisis: put the people first.’There will be a large continent of socialist party members
12/05/2009
Zapatero shows the way for new and strong recovery plan
PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen today praised Spanish Socialist Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for his fresh investments in jobs, education and training and a sustainable economy. Rasmussen said “Zapatero is showing the way for
04/05/2009
Twenty six and a half million reasons for a new recovery plan
With the forecast for economic growth for the European Union plunging to -4%, PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen said it was time for a new recovery plan for Europe.Poul Nyrup Rasmussen said “Europe needs a new recovery plan and it needs it now.
