The conference, ‘On the offensive with the ETUC, more solidarity, more sustainable development’, sees trade unions from across Europe join together to review current political situations and agree on policies for the future.
Speaking after President Barroso’s opening speech Jean said she was extremely disappointed by Barroso’s ‘old thinking’ and commented; “The ETUC conference was the perfect opportunity for President Barroso to push the issue of climate change forward and unite the Trade Union movement to work for a better environment, yet his speech missed the point again.
“I welcome Barroso’s acknowledgement on the social dimensions of Europe, as he spoke about today, but even his vision on the future of the EU and what we should be doing lacks strength on sustainability. The European Union has a commitment to integrate social, economic and environmental measures yet Barroso is failing to reflect the urgency that the EU has already agreed on.”
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Notes to editors: Jean Lambert: In October 2005 Jean was named MEP 2005 for Justice and Human Rights. Jean was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.