Third Conference of the Euromed Trade Union Forum "Towards peace, democracy, economic progress and social justice" 6 - 7 November , Barcelona
The Euromed Trade Union Forum [1] met on 6-7 November in Barcelona, to evaluate the first 10 years of EU-Mediterranean cooperation and analyse future prospects for the EU’s new neighbourhood policy.
The trade union organisations taking part recognised that the achievements of the Barcelona process so far have fallen short of the objectives set in 1995. However, the partnership remains the right path to follow in the context of a difficult economic and political situation. The Barcelona process must be strengthened and revitalised.
At the same time, they re-emphasised that democracy is the only framework allowing the development of workers’ rights, social rights, and social dialogue.
On the 28-29 November, a Euro-Mediterranean Summit will take place in Barcelona, organised by the UK Presidency of the EU, to celebrate 10 years of the Barcelona process. The ETUC awaits an invitation to this event, on the same basis as employers and NGOs.
Speech John Monks
Speech Maria André Helena
Final Euromed Declarations
[1] The Euromed Trade Union Forum was created in 1999. It brings together organisations affiliated to the ETUC, to the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU), to the Trade Union Confederation of Arab Magreb Workers (USTMA) and to the International Confederation of Arab Trade Unions (CISA). Its aim is to defend and develop the social dimension of the Euromed partnership (economic, social and democratic rights).
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