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Political statement from the Socialist parties of the European Community (Brussels, 24 June 1978)
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Party Leaders' Conference: Political Declaration 23--24th June in Brussels. Luxembourg: The Confederation of Socialist Parties of the European Community, 1978, pp. 1-6.
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European election, European Parliament, Socialist Party
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On 24 June 1978, Social-Democrat leaders from the Member States of the European Community officially launch their election campaign in Brussels with the first direct elections to the European Parliament due to be held, at most, one year later.
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HISTORICAL EVENTS >> 1969–1979 Crises and revival >> The new European Parliament >> European political groups
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Political statement from the Socialist parties of the European Community (Brussels, 24 June 1978)
We, the Socialist parties of the European Community are committed to the pursuit of the common goals of freedom, social justice, equality and harmonious economic development. Our parties have inherited different experiences down the years. They operate in countries where the level of economic development, the intensity of social struggle, cultural traditions, awareness of social problems and the interplay of internal political alliances profoundly differ, yet we share a common goal of a more human and egalitarian Europe for all our citizens, as part of a new international order based on democratic socialist principles. Our drawing more closely together in Europe is quite compatible with respect for each other's individuality. Throughout Europe, it is the Socialists who, in the cause of human welfare, are battling to eradicate injustice and inequality, and to ensure a harmonious development of society. In the European Community, the most important objective for Socialists is the liberation of the individual from every form of dependence, exploitation and need and the giving of more power and rights to each individual. To achieve this objective we must change the economic and social structures in our countries. We realize tha (...) Read more in ENA |
| See also |
Cartoon by Mussil on the first elections to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage (June 1979)
Cartoon by Gibbard on the United Kingdom and the first elections to the European Parliament by universal suffrage (8 June 1979)
Luxembourg campaign poster for the first direct elections to the European Parliament
Cartoon by Behrendt on Eurocommunism (28 May 1979)
Direct elections to the European Parliament (1979_2009)
Rates of participation in European elections (1979_2009)
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