Message from President Iratxe García on the S&D External Group Week meeting in Lisbon:
“I was just a child when Spain and Portugal signed the treaty to join the European Economic Community. I still remember the hope that it brought to everyone. In Lisbon, we will celebrate that moment and we will send the message that EU membership still means progress.”
Lisbon will play host to Socialists and Democrats from Tuesday 10 June to Friday 13 June as they gather to mark 40 years since Portugal and Spain signed the accession treaty to join the European Economic Community. The S&Ds will open a discussion with citizens on new ways for the EU to improve people’s lives. Alongside other activity, a dedicated S&D Outreach event bringing together citizens, youth organisations, civil society, trade unions, associations, NGOs and S&D MEPs will focus on housing as a key concern across Europe.
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European Youth Event (EYE)
Next weekend, thousands of young people will gather at the European Parliament in Strasbourg for the European Youth Event (EYE).
We’re hosting two events there, and you’re welcome to join:
🔹 Friday 13 June – ‘404: Future not found?’ (inside the European Parliament)
Join us for a discussion on the future of young Europeans with EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef, and S&D MEPs Vivien Constanzo and Thomas Bajada.
Not in Strasbourg? Join the livestream at www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu
🔹 Saturday 14 June – ‘Let’s talk YOUth!’ (bar Le Petit Tigre, Strasbourg)
Come by for an informal exchange on confronting far-right classmates or colleagues, and the growing impact of AI. Featuring S&D MEPs Marcos Ros Sempere and Thomas Bajada, UNSA advisor Chloé Bourguignon, and European Youth Forum President Rareș Voicu.
Register here.
See you there!
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