The Salvation Army endorses an alternative vision for Europe along with 250 NGOs
by Catherine MALLET
This week over 250 non-governmental organisations have launched an alternative vision for Europe: a ‘6th Scenario for the Future of Europe’. The Salvation Army EU Affairs Office endorsed the document which calls for a ‘more democratic, just and sustainable Europe’ for its citizens.
It comes ahead of a summit of EU leaders this week with the key issues for Europe’s future on the agenda, including migration, security, jobs and Brexit. This week also marks the one year anniversary of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union (June 23) which propelled questions about the future of Europe up the political agenda.
The alternative vision calls for a future for Europe in which “sustainability sits firmly at the heart of the European project,” and an EU which focuses on “democracy and participation, social and environmental justice, solidarity and sustainability, respect for the rule of law, and human rights both within Europe and around the globe”.
We could now encourage The Salvation Army across Europe to support the scenario by spreading among your networks, with messages to ministers of European Affairs, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Environment etc.
- Please find the link to read the scenario here
- The suggested hashtags for social media: #EuropeWeWant #FutureofEurope, #6thScenario, #EUCO (plus the ones you want!)
The scenario and NGO coalition was led by Friends of the Earth Europe and the SDG Watch Europe alliance.
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