Yet too many inequalities still remain between European citizens, countries, regions, and cities. We will not let the gaps widen between urban and rural areas, we will not let regions lose their people and talents

The European project must continue to bring us closer together on the same path of social progress and shared prosperity. This is the essence of the EU’s cohesion policy, and we reiterate here that it must remain a political and financial priority for the EU, available and easily accessible to all in Europe.

As the Party of European Socialists, we are fighting for equal societies. In this resolution we have focused particularl y on our priorities for a social Europe. It goes hand-in-hand with the other resolutions for this PES Congress, that reafÀ rm our commitment and plan for a progressive economy, empowering youth, a healthy environment and modern industries, true gender equality, a fair world, progressive asylum and migration policies, and a stronger democracy in Europe.