The past decades have seen a rise in social and income inequality. This trend must stop. Wealth does not simply “trickle down” to all. In the context of rising inequalities, the PES fights for social progress and a better life for all Europeans.
In the past months the Progressive family has accomplished much: adoption of the European Pillar of Social Rights, progress with the work on the new posting of workers directive, the attempt to establish the European definition of inequalities are just some of the important initiatives.
They need to be continued and built on. 2019 is when we want to ask citizens to give us a mandate to carry on that work, and create a social Europe.
We want to implement all 20 principles of the European pillar of social rights. We want the EU to become the front runner in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
To prevent further widening of the gaps between Member States, regions, cities, genders and individuals, the fight for equality must be the leading principle of EU policies.
Everyone in Europe must enjoy a decent income, good working conditions, access to quality healthcare, to life-long learning, and rights to a decent pension. In particular we want 2019 to mark the EU’s social turn!
The current economic model must be challenged.