The Alternative World Water Forum (french acronym: Forum Alternatif Mondiale de l'Eau, FAME) will take place in Marseille, France from 14 March - 17 March 2012. On this occasion, FAME is organizing a Public Hearing at the European Parliament on 'The Alternatives for the European Year of Water', which will take place on Tuesday, 6 March...
Avec le vote positif du Groupe S&D, la Commission d'Affaires Étrangères au Parlement Européen a approuvé ce matin la conclusion d'un protocole à l'accord euro-méditerranéen établissant une association entre les Communautés européennes et leurs États membres, d'une part, et le Royaume de Maroc, d'autre part, concernant la participation du Maroc...
This morning, the Forum of Parliamentarians was held in Dakar alongside the program of the World Social Forum. Discussions focused on the evolution of democracy in Africa and in the world.
Zita Gurmai (S&D, Hungary) addressed a speech to Senegalese parliamentarians recalling the conditions for genuine democracy, the importance of...
As a member of the Development Committee from the European Parliament, it has been both an honour and a challenge to participate in The Global Progressive Forum held in Dakar. The fact that it was held in Africa for the 2nd time emphasises the solidarity of the international community with the struggles engaged in by the African peoples. As...
The first World Day of Social Justice, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly last November, was observed on Friday 20 February 2009. Member States were invited … The New Globalisation for Progressive Change to devote this special day to the promotion of national activities in accordance with the objectives and goals of the World...