“Another year is over”, but our fights go on in 2022 | Your PES Group newsletter
Another year will end shortly. 2021 has been a mixed one for many of us: while the pandemic is still gaining ground in our cities and regions, Europe’s recovery is slowly taking shape.
Before beginning a new chapter, it’s time to remember and celebrate this year’s achievements that will continue to inspire our action in the months to come. Our work has been crucial in ensuring a fairer response to the challenges posed by the crisis and its severe economic and social consequences in regions and cities. Just scroll down to discover more.
Our 12 #ProgressiveLocalStories
🌈 Promoting the rights of LGBTIQ people
Everyone should be able to love whoever they want. We called on European cities and regions to declare themselves LGBTIQ Freedom Zones and commit to public policies that protect LGBTIQ rights. Read more ➡️
🏡 Providing decent and affordable housing for all
Housing is a human right that must be guaranteed to everybody. We fought for a socially just and sustainable recovery, that makes sure every citizen benefits from decent and affordable housing. Check out our campaign ➡️
🌹 Making the Pillar of Social Rights a reality
If social rights are the glue that hold society together, they must become a reality for all. The Porto Summit represented a historic moment to build a more social Europe. We want to make sure no people are left behind in Europe. Learn more ➡️
🌍 Fighting for a sustainable planet
When to it comes to tackling the climate crisis, it's the role of mayors to bring their citizens on board. At COP26, we called for a greater recognition of cities and regions in making the ambitious climate targets become reality. Watch this interview ➡️
🇪🇺 Shaping our progressive future together
From the climate crisis to migration, from social policies to fundamental rights, building the future of Europe must start locally. We fight for a strong voice of cities and regions in the Conference on the Future of Europe. Take a look at this speech ➡️
♀️ Defending gender equality
A just transition can only start with gender equality, which benefits not only women, but our society as a whole. We call for concrete tools to promote gender equality in the framework of the future cohesion policy. Find out more ➡️
👧 Putting children first
Promoting equal access to high-quality early childhood education and care for all children is at the core of our call for a Child Union. We called on cities and regions to share their best practices and unite for children’s rights. Join our campaign ➡️
🫂 Building a safe haven for migrants and refugees
Time has come for a true European migration policy, based on the respect of fundamental rights. We urged for more solidarity with migrants and refugees and for a greater role of cities and regions in this fight. Read more ➡️
👨💼 Offering a decent pay for everyone
The pandemic showed that it is high time for better protection of workers, in particular the most vulnerable ones. We fought for binding minimum wages that make sure everyone can afford a dignified living. Check it out ➡️
🛤️ Transforming our cities into sustainable places
Creating green jobs, developing affordable housing, promoting sustainable construction… We called for a Renovation Wave that tackles social inequalities, the climate crisis and the economic recovery together. All you need to know ➡️
✊ Standing up against racism
Cities and regions play a crucial role in upholding European values and combating racism and hate crime. We stood up for a true Union of Equality, in which discrimination has no place. Fight with us ➡️
💪 Empowering young local and regional leaders
It is high time to empower young local and regional leaders to become the protagonists of the change Europe needs. We invited 50 of them to our #ProgressivesSpeakUp School in Seville. Be part of it! ➡️
⛄️ Best wishes for 2022 from all of us ✨
Thank you for your endless support. The PES Group will soon take a short break, but we already look forward to making 2022 a page turner in our fight for a more sustainable, social and fair Europe!
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🙏 For the header photo we thank: Ian Schneider on Unsplash.