by Jessica Reed at the National UK ECC event
Here are the two final statements the participants have redacted (and agreed on!) so far: the first one about the environment, the second one about social welfare.
We want a Europe that...
...cares about energy and environment. Where individual citizens and leaders take responsibility in their own lives and where the EU gives global leadership on this issue. That educates its citizens and actively promotes renewable technologies and research. Environmental issues should be on the core curriculum in all countries. Where energy provision is affordable, stable and tailored to local circumstances.
... offers the choice and opportunities for parent/carer to remain at home. Has a fair welfare system which encourages and empowers people to work, and which provides genuine training to prepare people for the future. That actively discourages discriminatory practices, and promotes tolerance in all aspects of life, that aims to eliminate poverty and homelessness. That recognises the value of the family unit in whatever form it may take. Instills in children the merits of hard work and honesty. That sets enforcable minimum standards within member states for public education, health, labour laws and social welfare services, but recognises cultural diversity and family and social welfare as a responsibility of individual member states.
more to come...
