A new EU legislature means new policy initiatives and potentially a change of course. The Progressive Economic Policy Conference brought together experts to discuss progressive prospects. Watch the key speeches by Helena Dalli, Esther Lynch and Gabriele Bischoff here.
The new European Parliament has picked up its work and 26 designated Commissioners stand ready to support Ursula von der Leyen’s second legislative term. Both institutions show a distinct lack of progressive imprint after this year’s European elections.
Therefore, the Progressive Economic Policy Conference brought together representatives from progressive organisations, trade unions and the social-democratic movement on 25 and 26 September 2024 to chart a way regarding the Union’s economic policies.
The conference, which took place at the Académie Royale de Belgique, provided a unique opportunity to align strategies and coordinate priorities during six roundtable discussions on key economic policy challenges facing the EU. Discussions focused on translating progressive priorities into concrete actions within key policy areas:
Watch the highlights below.
In her legacy speech, European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli took stock of her five-year tenure, which saw the introduction of five interrelated equality strategies that will shape EU policies also in the coming years.
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Another session saw ETUC General Secretary Esther Lynch and S&D Vice President Gabriele Bischoff address the concerns around the fragmented responsibilities within the new College of Commissioners, the support of workers in the Green transition and the importance of having progressive allies in critical positions.
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From 25-26 September, we will hold an expert conference on the EU’s key economic policy challenges. It will feature Helena Dalli, Commissioner for…
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