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Zita Gurmai: PES manifesto debate in Hungarian

Published Friday, May 23, 2008 at 11:23
by Zita_Gurmai (619 views and 0 comments)

I represent the Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) in the European Parliament. MSZP took the PES manifesto consultation very seriously. We have had a series of debates in the country-side of Hungary and invited our activists for an online consultation in their own language, thanks to Edit Herczog, a colleague of mine in the European Parliament who took the leading in the MSZP presidium. I think the Internet is a very important means for reaching our grassroots. MSZP has also sent representatives to Brussels to meet and discuss with PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen.

In the Hungarian debate one very important topic turned out to the environment: how can we ensure more commitment in Europe to make sure that our grandchildren will grow up in a clean and healthy environment? My colleague in the European Parliament, Gyula Hegyi, successfully took the lead on the debate on ‘Save our planet’.

The MSZP also have a number of other recommendations for the PES manifesto:

• A high-quality healthcare system which secures citizens good and healthy lives from childhood to pension age
• Good opportunities for women on the labour market
• Education and training that match employer demands
• Securing the future of agriculture
• Ensuring good conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises
• Improved consumer-protection in Europe

Thanks to everyone who took part in the debate!

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