European Policy Event: 20 October, Gateshead
The Alternatives to Austerity Debated
A major policy conference based in the North East rather than the South East!
This is also the International Year of Co-operatives.
Chaired by Stephen Hughes MEP, Durham.
Speakers include
- Mick Henry – Leader of Gateshead Council (To be confirmed).
- Nick Forbes – Leader of Newcastle Council.
- Alejandro Cercas – MEP, Spain, Employment and Social Affairs.
- Pervenche Beres – MEP, France, Employment and Social Affairs.
- Judith Kirton-Darling – ETUC
- Erica Mezger – Eurofound, An independent European Policy Foundation.
Discussions will include
- Youth Unemployment reversal.
- Long term unemployment addressed.
- Strong and effective government.
- Localising decision making.
- Co-operatives and socially responsible enterprises.
- Growth and the rebuttal of austerity.
Venue – GATESHEAD CIVIC CENTRE
The date for your diary is
20th OCTOBER 2012 from 10:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs
There will be full audience participation, a lunchtime fringe meeting with a buffet and an opportunity to mix with the speakers on an informal basis in order to continue discussions.
Attendees include regional councillors, MPs and activists.
Contact bala.nair39@googlemail.com to reserve a place.
We are currently sponsored by The Party of European Socialists and The Co-operative Party.
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Tags for this article: Europe, European Parliament, events, Gateshead, Nick Forbes, North East, Stephen Hughes
Can I book aplace at the event on 20 October ?
Please email bala.nair39@googlemail.com to reserve a place – this event is organised by the North East & Cumbrian Co-operative Party.