Quote of the week
Freedom and life can be taken from us, but not our honour. Social Democrats throughout Europe resisted Hitler’s regime and paid for it with their lives. With his disgusting comparison, Kamall has mocked these brave people.
Udo Bullmann, quoting Otto Wels in response to ECR MEP’s outrageous comparison
Upcoming activities
As we return from a busy plenary session in Strasbourg, we’re also getting ready for a busy November. Besides our regular #EuropeTogether events, we will be hosting the third edition of the Africa Week.
Africa Week is one of the initiatives our Group holds dear, and therefore with every edition we encourage more people to join our debates and share their ideas with us. This year’s programme will bring guest speakers and interesting initiatives into the public eye:
* Challenges in Investigative Journalism in Africa and in Europe The fight against corruption and tax evasion (05/11/2018 19.30-21.30) - venue: Salle Dupréel, Campus du Solbosch, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 44 Avenue Jeanne, 1050 Brussels
* The Future of National Development Banks and the Implications for African Finance (06/11/2018 11.00-13.00) - venue: Foundation for European Progressive Studies, Rue Montoyer 40, 1000 Brussels
* Nelson Mandela - 100th Anniversary. A celebration of Mandela’s legacy and reflection on democracy and good governance in Africa (06/11/2018 14.00-16.00) - venue: Room JAN4Q2, European Parliament, Brussels
* Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) - Max Van der Stoel Foundation Lunch Seminar (07/11/2018 12.30-14.00) - venue: ASP 1E201, European Parliament, Brussels
* Africa-Europe Partnership: A Vision Beyond Migration (07/11/2018 15.30-18.30) - venue: Room ASP 3G3, European Parliament, Brussels
* CULTURAL NIGHT AT BOZAR Dinner reception hosted by the Party of European Socialists (PES) Women and the S&D Group (07/11/2018 19.00-22.00) Free entry upon registration Palais des Beaux-Arts, Rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Brussels
* African Continental Free Trade Area: Making It Work for Africa (08/11/2018 9.00-10.45) - venue: Room ASP 3G2, European Parliament, Brussels
* Combating Modern Slavery in Africa and in Europe (08/11/2018 11.00-12.45) - venue: Room ASP 3G2, European Parliament, Brussels
* Climate change and Food Security in Africa (08/11/2018 13.00-14.30) - venue: Room TBC, European Parliament, Brussels
* S&D Group “Go Local” Event: The Role of African Diaspora in European Societies and Towards Africa 08/11/2018 afternoon) - Brussels, venue: Room TBC, hosted by MEP Maria Arena
* S&D Group “Go Local” Event: The Role of African Diaspora in European Societies and Towards Africa 09/11/2018) - Venues: Frankfurt, Germany hosted by MEP Norbert Neuser, Milano, Italy hosted by MEP Cécile Kyenge
A detailed programme and more information can be found here
On November 22nd we will also be taking our TOGETHER debate to Copenhagen, to discuss Democracy. 25 years have passed since the Copenhagen Criteria were agreed upon. These rules determine the eligibility for EU membership based on, among other criteria, the preservation of democratic values.
25 years on, we are coming back to where it all started. One of our distinguished speakers was in office at the moment the Copenhagen Criteria were adopted. The two panel debates at this event will focus on Guaranteeing democracy in Europe today and Standing up for your democracy, both with clear calls for actions from citizens.
Registrations are open and free via this link.
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