Tackle the root causes of migration and invest in future perspectives: partnerships for peace, security, sustainability, jobs and women’s empowerment.

We must provide equitable solutions addressing rising global inequalities, preserving peace and security and fostering social and economic welfare, as well as gender equality for all. The PES stands firm for solidarity both within the European Union and on the global stage. Together with the UN we commit with countries around the world and all parts of society to a comprehensive multilateral agreement on asylum and migration, to ensure an outcome that works for all. Migration partnerships should only be initiated with countries that abide by the UN Refugee Convention. Tackling the root causes of migration is necessary to manage the issue and to facilitate a fair and regulated migration policy within the EU. The PES believes we can only address the motivations for migration through fair, equal and strong development and global skills partnerships with origin and transit countries. Together we can fight common challenges such as insecurity, poverty, gender inequality, corruption and climate change, and take advantage of common opportunities. An emphasis should be put on enhancing the relationship between the EU and Africa as equal partners, and thereby promoting economic opportunity, security and stability throughout the continent. To fight inequality, migration policies need to be accompanied by fair foreign policies, as well as, fair trade and fair taxation policies. As the PES, we focus on trade, not just aid; on investment, not just assistance; and on establishing policies for ‘climate refugees’ as well as fighting climate change. More countries and regions in the world have to be characterized by democracy, human rights, women’s rights and stability. Only by promoting sustainable peace beyond our borders will we be able to ensure our own security.