Press release
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Brussels, June 20, 2017 – More than 250
non-government organisations from across Europe - EPA among them - have today released an
alternative vision for a more democratic, just and sustainable Europe. [1]
Intended to influence the debate on the future
direction of Europe, this alternative vision is endorsed by organisations
representing a multitude of public interest issues, including labour rights, culture,
development, environment, health, women’s rights, youth, and
anti-discrimination groups.
It comes ahead of a summit of EU leaders
this week with the key issues for Europe’s future on the agenda, including
migration, security, jobs and Brexit. This week also marks the one year
anniversary of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union (June 23) which
propelled questions about the future of Europe up the political agenda.
The vision describes a future for Europe in
which “sustainability sits firmly at the heart of the European project,” and
the EU focuses on “democracy and participation, social and environmental justice, solidarity and
sustainability, respect for the rule of law, and human rights both within
Europe and around the globe”.
