PES Manifesto

Emergency Social Plan for Europe

Published Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 23:04
by carl0s (2580 views and 0 comments)

We face economic challenges not seen for generations.

This is the time when we must state the case for socialism.

We have a clear decision. We can stand by, and leave the public to pick up the pieces afterwards, in what could be the worst recession since the 1930s.

 Or we provide a clear alternative. And here are 5 points for discussion:

 - establishment of fixed exchange rates with any fluctuations subject to 95% Tobin tax

 - a massive public works program based on harnessing renewable energy sources and transport, bringing existing African-based solar projects forward

- all bank interest rates determined by the ECB or national bank

- bank statutes to contain elected representation and to represent all stakeholders

- immediate implementation of emergency anti-poverty programmes across the EU, including social enterprise and community projects, with emphasis on the young and the elderly

and I'm sure we can think of more...

Tags: economy, employment, energy, poverty, programme