The Party of European Socialists kicked off their European election campaign in Rome last weekend, where Martin Schulz was officially elected as the Social Democrats’ candidate for the Presidency of the European Commission.
As part of our coverage in the run-up to the May elections, today we’ll be looking at the Social Democrats’ manifesto in detail. So, what does the Party of European Socialists stand for? We’ve taken some of the main points from their manifesto and presented them in the infographic below (click for a bigger image).
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Only European Left can save E.U. from market vultures and their servants.
of course! It’s the last and only hope for EU!
Sure!
Socialism is the reason southern europe is suffering from austerity while national debt for each country keeps growing.
This is just Greece’s situation, because of dishonest convervative leaders (who hided greek debt) and coward PASOK’s policies. I am a PES supporter, but of course I admit that PASOK is the worst socialist party ever (even worse of Craxi’s party).
What’s not to like about it. When it comes to building a closer Union, there only one Truth, no matter what ideology you belong to: it’s the only modern and ideal thing to do. Not to be blinded by tradition and national pragmatism.
closer Union?……Socialist?…..just add another S and an R and then what have you got?
NO!
Of course not! That’s such a basic point of view, that almost does not worth a coment :)
European socialists are ultra- rightists without any social in there actions.
It depends on the single party. Anyway, PES is totally social(ist). :-)
Absolutely not . I support the Party of European left ‘s manifesto .
I don’tnsupport ANY socialist manifesto ANYWHERE!
NO !
Yes I support Socialists because of their program to create more jobs and opportunities for all.
Totally agree!
When crisis rises up it’s more than clear that just an european left it’s the only way to a european project free, fair, supportive, inclusive, etc., etc., etc…Who say that i’s not (“NO !”), is free to do it…but they don’t stand in the reality of the needs and expectaction of the europeans…sorry…we have to live in society…NOT IN “GUETOS”! PES!!!
No!
Yes, you have my vote! ;)
C’mon people is the best plan after over six years of austerity, someone needs to correct the unbalance that the consumption based capitalism generates. Keep on not carrying until its your own kids that end up without education, you are paid half for double the work and you retire when you are 80. Keep this course of self-destruction people, by voting for populists and conservatives.
I believe in a large left-coalition that will bring a better future for Europe because if the founding father were to look up now, they would be horrified.
Sunt.jmecherii.sa.haleasca.
Lovele.mafi
YES
I like most of the ideas, but I’m not so sure about some because, from my point of view, they’re very ambiguous or unclear.
1. I agree the industrial sector should be strengthened and the strategy proposed seems to be interesting, but the crisis in Europe would have been a lot different if “periferal” countries like Portugal or Greece hadn’t been deprived of their economic potential in sectors such as agruculture, fishery and others and thus so subject to the dependence from foreign economies. These production limitations eliminate competition and clear the way for other economies within the EU. If industry is to be stimulated it must be made fairly. It’s the EU. There cannot be “periferal” countries. Period.
2. I’m not sure an European banking system and a Common Agricultural Policy won’t be used, through legislation and “strategy”, to reinforce the economic power from some EU member states over others.
only those didn’t lived socialism in real life are nowadays ….socialists..
otherwise, you’ll look at them as disconnected from reality, and there is a medical specialty dealing with a such a brain distorsion
ok
Where is the Unconditional Basic Income? What kind of socialists are you?
UBI is where it belongs…………alongside flying pigs and the tooth fairy
There is the basic income, but it depends on the country. Otherwise a same basic income for all Europe would be horrible, it would means to destroy (e.g.) French welfare state or (e.g) Polish labour market, depending on the impsed quota.
I don’t see – and this is sad – the Unconditional Basic Income initiative, which would finally put an end to the unemployment problem in Europe, as well as giving more value to work. Why do the socialists want this project forgotten? Because let’s face it – governments can’t create jobs – these are created by the private sector. And the private sector is creating less and less jobs, also as a result of the new economic paradigm. Created jobs are hardly accessible – the usual crap with CVs, interviews, interpersonal skills and so on. Why not have an unconditional basic income and solve this problem once and for all? Of course, 60% of monthly basket is not too much, but is a decent income, that will force some countries that use “slave labor” (underpayed work) like Romania or Bulgaria to hike their minimums. I think you should answer these questions.
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“I like most of the ideas, but I’m not so sure about some because, from my point of view, they’re very ambiguous or unclear.
1. I agree the industrial sector should be strengthened and the strategy proposed seems to be interesting, but the crisis in Europe would have been a lot different if “periferal” countries like Portugal or Greece hadn’t been deprived of their economic potential in sectors such as agruculture, fishery and others and thus so subject to the dependence from foreign economies. These production limitations eliminate competition and clear the way for other economies within the EU. If industry is to be stimulated it must be made fairly. It’s the EU. There cannot be “periferal” countries. Period.
2. I’m not sure an European banking system and a Common Agricultural Policy won’t be used, through legislation and “strategy”, to reinforce the economic power from some EU member states over others.”
This is a very valid manifesto too! I am very positivfe towards a more united Europe, where citizens are more aware of the culture of other eu countries and are happy to embrace them!
I am from Bulgaria and I am wondering how is PES going to react on the long- time problems which seems to hold Bulgaria on the social and economical end of the EU. These problems are: corruption, money laundering by state oficials, Russian dependency, mafia(cocaine kings an etc) and non results in judiciary.
Yes absolutely!
As a British European, this manifesto represents what I believe is the right direction For all Europeans!
I wIl support EU PES on one condition only. Union’s Unconditional Basic Income. It’s that simple, and you’ll have me as a lifetime voter. No trick.
This is such a liar party. “Socialist” parties in France, Spain, Germany, UK, Greece… have done exactly the opposite of what they’re saying here when it comes to economy policies.
The same as the EPP but dressed in red…
I’m from Belgium and our prime-minister Di Rupo was the first socialist to suggest that Europe should invest in jobs rather then continue its severe monetarie strategie. Ollie Rehn and friends laught at him..
Social Europe is the last thing i want…