PES Manifesto

Activists' views on EU in the world

Publié jeudi 17 juillet 2008 à 10h29
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During the forum activists showed their interest in a number of round-table discussions, one of which was named ‘EU in the world.’

On development, Laura Sullivan said that aid must be “genuine” and “effective.” EU aid policy must take into account the positions of NGOs and trade unions. Also on the subject of development, Emmanuel Drouin expressed the urgent need for a European policy on Africa in order for development to be socially just and democratic.

Barbara Revelli highlighted the importance of the Mediterranean in external relations and asked what contribution the EU can give to the Mediterranean Union. This, of course, is of particular relevance issue in light of French President Sarkozy’s recent initiatives in creating such a union.

What are your views on EU-Mediterranean relations? Is there a need for a Union of the Mediterranean or should the PES discourage such a policy? Please have your say on Yourspace.

Tags: Afrique, Chine, développement, forum, Méditerranée, militants