Publié jeudi 31 juillet 2008 à 09h18
par
rikkeindenmark 
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How do we turn our
political ideas and visions into great campaigns?
In my view, this is the next big challenge that PES activists are
up for! Since October last year PES activists have discussed the
PES manifesto and what issues and ideas should be in it -
'online' on Yourspace as well as 'offline' at manifesto meetings
all over Europe.
We have lots and lots of amazing ideas and I almost can't wait to
get started on the campaigning! Before long we will have to pick
from our ideas and select the issues which we would like to give
special attention in future international PES activist campaigns.
Are some issues more 'suitable' for cross-border, grassroot
campaigning than others?
A few days ago I gave a presentation at the ECOSY summer camp (ECOSY is the European Young Socialists which gathers socialist youth movements from all over Europe) where I suggested four basic principles which, in my view, should guide the 'transition' from visionary manifesto process to succesful campaigning. Here goes:
Tags: campagne, jeunesse, militants
Dossier:
handouts_ECOSY_26072008.pdf
Publié mercredi 30 juillet 2008 à 14h50
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Editeur
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The consultation process on the PES manifesto for the European Elections has recently ended and the final manifesto will be presented to the PES Council, in Madrid. It has been a tremendous success and the PES is now in a better position going into the 2009 European elections. Check out PES leaders' evaluations of the manifesto consultation process here on Yourspace,
Portuguese PM José Sócrates ... » Lire la suite ...
Tags: campagne, programmes électoraux
Publié mercredi 30 juillet 2008 à 12h43
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Editeur
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This year ECOSY Summer Camp is taking place in Carpentras, near the French city of Avignon from 25-31 July, and it has already received over 2000 participants.
During the Camp several workshops themed "Social Europe for
Everyone"were organized; campaigning was not forgotten as the
European elections approach.
Zita Gurmai, President of PES Women, participated in one of the conferences and had a discussion with women representatives from ECOSY member organizations about the working conditions that young women endure in Europe.
PES press and campaign advisor, Julian Scola, spoke at a workshop on media work and campaigns, and at the PES stand 180 young people signed up as PES activists.
So, rendez-vous assured for 2009 at the next ECOSY Summer Camp!Publié mardi 29 juillet 2008 à 10h00
par
julian_schaerbeek
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"International
solidarity is the principle that unites us" said Jacinda Ardern,
President of the International Union of Socialist Youth at a
meeting on international solidarity at ECOSY summer camp. Without
international solidarity other principles such as peace, democracy,
social justice and equality are meanginless she added. Citing the
case of workers in the Phillipines who work 24 hour shifts for 75%
of the national minimum wage because they are classed as
"apprentices", Jacinda pointed out that employment, economic growth
and poverty were not mutually exclusive. Now there is a message for
the world trade talks that look like having new life... trade alone
won't lift people out of poverty - we also need strong trade unions
and good employment and social policies. We all know it but it's
important to be reminded.
Tags: développement, droits des travailleurs, mondialisation, travail
Publié mardi 29 juillet 2008 à 09h57
par
julian_schaerbeek
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"The biggest problem
in Poland now is lack of tolerance" was the startling statement of
Polish social democratic party leader Grzegorz Napieralski at ECOSY
summer camp. The young, recently-elected party leader said that
there was a lack of tolerance towards sexual minorities, and a lack
of tolerance for other religions apart from Catholicism. He added
that Poland didn't have a problem with migration - which implied to
me that there would be a lack of tolerance to migrants if there
were any!!!Tags: discrimination, ECOSY
Publié lundi 28 juillet 2008 à 16h44
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Editeur
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With the freedom of movement that citizens enjoy within the European Union there are thousands of PES member party members living, working or studying in other European countries. With the right to vote in their country of residence, what better time than the European elections for socialists and social democrats from different European countries living in the same city to come together? The PES sees enormous potential to mobilize in their country of residence party members and supporters abroad. Many of our member parties agree, and want to work together to get all socialist and social democratic party members to work together regardless of their nationality. Already parties such as the Portuguese PS and Romanian PSD are working to integrate... » Lire la suite ...
Publié samedi 26 juillet 2008 à 09h21
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carl0s
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With the far-right on the rise across the EU, as socialists we need to look at ourselves in the cold light of morning. History tells us that fascism and its derivatives are fuelled by anger and disillusionment. What have we all done to contribute to this situation? Don't get me wrong - there's no justification for racism, violence or intolerance. But the current flaring of these sentiments across the EU may have causes to which we have contributed...
Read the rest of this article here
Tags: démocracie, fascisme, racisme
Publié jeudi 24 juillet 2008 à 18h02
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Editeur
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Vous trouverez ci-dessous un exemple
d'article publié par nos camarades de la Fédération de la Loire
Atlantique. Ils ont créé une rubrique "socialistes en Europe,
socialistes dans le monde", au sein de l'hebdomadaire de la
fédération. L'article qui suit a été écrit par Karine DANIEL,
Secrétaire Fédérale Europe International, et Cyril HUNAULT,
Délégué Fédéral Europe. Pour lire les autres articles, cliquez
ici.
La Fédération du Parti socialiste de Loire-Atlantique contribue au manifeste du Parti Socialiste Européen pour préparer les élections de 2009. Notre contribution adoptée au Conseil Fédéral de mai porte sur deux aspects.
D’une part, nous demandons que le PSE et ses représentants, lors de la prochaine mandature, mettent en place un statut d’association... » Lire la suite ...
Tags: manifeste du PSE, militants
Publié jeudi 24 juillet 2008 à 16h31
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Editeur
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At the PES activists Forum in Vienna, PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen outlined how best to approach the migration issue. Recognising the need for "new minimum standards on how to treat migrant workers in Europe," he highlighted the importance of these being based on "rights and duties."
Judging from history, Poul noted that "When you play the fear factor it is always the conservatives who gain." Therefore, as Socialists, we need to play the future factor based on inclusivity and equality.
Check out the video and let us know what you think. What exactly should these new minimum standards be? What "rights and duties" need to be promoted to develop a sense of inclusivity amongst migrant workers?
Publié mercredi 23 juillet 2008 à 15h31
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arktika
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As today’s headlines were dominated by news that the European Commission is to withdraw hundreds of millions of euros worth of EU funding to Bulgaria and to withhold their right to manage such funds, Ari Rusila asks how much of the misuse of EU funds is really down to corruption and organised crime?
Ari claims that perhaps the real crime is preoccupation with details and bureaucracy, and that EU officials are the culprits.... » Lire la suite ...
Tags: Balkans, Bulgarie, corruption, fonds de l'UE, gestion de projet, programme
Publié mardi 22 juillet 2008 à 12h40
par
thanos
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L'article suivant
par Thanos Kafkalides, étudiant en sciences politiques
(Université Libre de Bruxelles), parle des bonnes pratiques du
gouvernement Zapatero pour ce qui est de la lutte contre toute
forme de discrimination, et en particulier de l'identité et
orientation sexuelle et l'homosexualité. Il note le rôle
important que l'éducation peut jouer en la matière.
Il signale qu'en Grèce le débat sur l'orientation sexuelle vient d'être ouvert par la gauche et invite le PASOK à suivre l'exemple du PSOE et de proposer des politiques innovantes et progressistes pour promouvoir l'égalité et combattre les discriminations.
Δυστυχώς, στην χώρα μας δεν μιλάμε συχνά για θέματα σεξουαλικής ταυτότητας και αυτά, μόλις τον τελευταίο καιρό άρχισαν να εισέρχονται πιο δυναμικά στην πολιτική ατζέντα των... » Lire la suite ...
Tags: discrimination, egalité, egalité, PASOK, PSOE, Zapatero
Dossier:
We are Europe.pdf
Publié jeudi 17 juillet 2008 à 16h27
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Editeur
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After a successful
workshop on online campaigning at the Vienna Forum, several
activists offered us their ideas. Jon Worth pointed to the need
for further online debate and commentary in the run up to the
2009 elections. Aidan O’Sullivan highlighted the need for
grassroots activist to activist campaigning using all
available media. One activist suggested the creation of a Europe
wide holiday.
Publié jeudi 17 juillet 2008 à 15h53
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Editeur
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How best to “Save Our Planet”? What contribution can the EU make to this global challenge? In Vienna, PES activists from across Europe had their say on this crucial issue. Anton Muyldermans encouraged innovation in combining social and ecologic measures in efforts against climate change. Jan Hofste suggested the foundation of a European institute to coordinate these efforts and an innovative way to finance it.
Any suggestions on how to balance social and ecological policies? Would you like to see a new European institute to fight climate change?
Tags: energie, environnement, forum, militants
Publié jeudi 17 juillet 2008 à 10h29
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Editeur
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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... » Lire la suite ...
Tags: Afrique, Chine, développement, forum, Méditerranée, militants
Publié mercredi 16 juillet 2008 à 17h24
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Editeur
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Often people complain that Europe is not democratic. But is this the case? At the Vienna Forum, one activist rejected this commonly held view, stating that there are indeed existing democratic mechanisms available to activists in the EU. Rather than complaining about a democratic deficit, activists must use these mechanisms to their full potential in the fight for a better Europe.
Julia from the SPÖ highlighted the role of fear in European politics, particularly in the debate on immigration. She argued that the EU must foster an image of “the good guy” in the form of a Social Union.
What is your image of the EU in the context of globalization? What can Europe do to better protect it's citizens from the negative effects of globalization?
Is there an institutionalised democratic deficit or do you agree that the problem is that we are simply not taking advantage of the mechanisms available to us?
Tags: démocratie, forum, militants, mondialisation
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