Eurodiaconia and other NGOs have released a statement calling on the European institutions and Member State governments to look at the COVID-19 crisis as an opportunity to work towards fundamental change in our social, economic and political systems.

The signatories stand ready to support the transition away from the current social and economic model, which drives inequality and environmental destruction and leaves us unprepared when crises hit. European decision-makers must come together, across borders, to show the vision and courage to set Europe on the path to a sustainable future; a future of resilient democracies built on human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, human rights and the rule of law.

The document features 8 points suggesting specific changes how to build this new Europe including building solidarity-driven strategies for the future, ending the age of austerity in Europe, strengthening workers’ rights and improving their employment conditions and environment, transition to a more sustainable use of natural resources and food supply chain.

 

To read the full text of the statement, please visit Friends of Earth Europe’s website.