PES Manifesto

Scandinavian PES activists on EU in the world

Published Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:52
by AnneSofie (726 views and 0 comments)

The manifesto theme 'EU in the world' was also on the agenda when PES activists from Denmark, Sweden and Norway met in Jørlunde, Denmark on March 1st and 2nd. Here are a few conclusions from this dedicated discussion group:

• Prioritisation of human rights and democracy in the world. This area of prioritisation must affect political support and trade conditions in countries and areas globally. Workers rights and women’s rights must be included as well. EU must show clearly, that there is a difference in the treatment of countries and areas, where democracy and human rights are respected.
• Economic, climate and social sustainability We need to give technological support, build states, and give right to energy to the citizens. All people should further have a right to education. All of this is to be implemented with a view to sustainability.
• Human ressources Knowledge sharing, education, and sensitivity to brain drain must be thought into EU global policy.

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