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PROGRESSIVE CONVENTIONRe:new

PES Convention 2011Table of Contents

The political renewal process 4

Welcome by Poul Nyrup Rasmussen 5

Welcome by Bruno Tobback 6

Welcome by Elio Di Rupo 7

PES Convention on Social Media 8

Welcome by Philip Cordery 9

Programme Overview 10-11

Workshops and Plenary on “Fair Economy” 12-17

Photo and video exhibitions 18

Photo Competition “Click 4 Progress” 19

Workshops and Plenary on “Equal Societies” 20-25

S&D Group Reception 26-27

Film Screening & Debates 28-29

Political Bookshop & Signing Sessions 30-31

Workshops and Plenary on “A just world” 32-37

Who are PES activists? 38-39

Workshops and Plenary on “Active Democracy” 40-45

Concert & Party 47

Phrase Book 52

Practical Info 53

Venue maps 54-57

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Changing the way we do politics, developing innovative policy and listening to people to answer the challenges citizens face in today’s world.

The PES Network on modernizing politics is about renewing the way we do politics. It works to create a common strategy for the 2014 European elections.It also focuses on party reform by exchanging on the modernization of our structures, methods and instruments. Reinventing the role of our members,ensuring internal democracy, democratizing our decision-making processes and selection methods are at the heart of the Network’s work. Equally central areeffectively getting our messages through, opening up to trade-unions and NGOs, and building successful political alliances.

“Progressive Societies” meansinnovative policy in the 21st century.The PES has just adopted our fi rstDeclaration of Principles, our politicalidentity card. The fundamentalprogramme is the step further forEuropean progressive politics. It willoutline the core of our policies for the future with the Conventionproviding the platform for innovativeideas. Developing a commonprogrammatic basis is a novelty inEuropean politics. It embodies ourpledge to work together and ourcommitment to a progressive EU.

Re:new is the PES online consultation platform. Made up of a mix of forum and social media tools, interactive and open to everyone, Re:new is where we can all contribute to the debate on “ProgressiveSocieties”. After the Declaration of Principles,the challenge is the fundamentalprogramme. Just like the Convention,Re:new revolves around Active democracy,Equal societies, A fair economy and A just world. Use Re:new to give input on the workshops and plenary. Have your say in defi ning our common programmaticbasis!

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the PES Progressive Convention.

I am delighted to welcome you to this unique gathering of our progressive family.

We will come out of this two day convention richer in our ideas, stronger in our resolve and more unifi ed in our sense of purpose. It will be a richness based on the passion of our debate, a resolve based on the urgency of the times, and a sense of purpose based on our fundamental belief that we live in a society and not just an economy.

This crisis we have faced since September 2008 has now escalated tounprecedented levels. It has brought countries to their knees, and is wreakinghavoc on the lives of people across Europe. Millions are unemployed andliving in poverty. The effects now touch every aspect of our lives, our societiesand our politics. People are angry, and rightly so. They feel that they aren’t being listened to. They feel that they must pay for the mistakes of others. A crisis of this scale can’t be solved only by policy makers. Everyone must be included in recovery.

That is what this Convention is all about: listening to you and hearing your ideas for creating the Europe you want and the Europe we need.

These two days of debate and exchange are all about the renewal of our movement and the re-launching of our momentum: We have newgovernments this year in Ireland, Finland, and Denmark, shortly in Belgium and hopefully soon in France, Germany and Italy. If we successfully build on this momentum there could be a very different Europe this time next year. I look forward to seeing you all over the next few days as we start our urgent work.

Another, better Europe is possible; let’s build it together!

Poul Nyrup RasmussenPresidentParty of European Socialists

The fi rst pan-Europeanpolitical renewal processs.

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Dear Friends,

I’m truly honoured to welcome you to the 2011 PES Re:new Convention in Brussels. This guide provides you with all the necessary information for your stay. Should you need any more information, do not hesitate to contact the PES staff. They will see to it immediately.

A very important mission of this Convention is to start a Euro-wide open brainstorming, based on our Declaration of Principles. The Declarationdefi nes our shared identity, our core values. We now must take this a step further and renew social democratic policies aimed at building bettersocietiesin the 21st century. We can only achieve this if all progressiveforces in Europe work together.

I am convinced that this effort will lead us on a new path in today’s world. A world in which too many ordinary people are facing the effects of an ongoing fi nancial and economic crisis. Now is the time to show them that we have the ideas as well as the energy to change things for the better.

Time to remind them -and ourselves- that fear is not a good adviser. Because he who fears the challenges of the future, will always end up betrayed and mislead. Let us be optimistic and shape the future of Europe with our shared Declaration at hand. A future of true freedom, progress and solidarity.

I hope you enjoy this Convention and your stay in Brussels,

With fraternal regards,

Bruno TobbackPresidentsp.a, Belgium

Dear Friends, I am delighted to welcome you to Brussels,at the heart of Belgium and Europe, for this majorConvention organised by the Party of European Socialists and its partners. At a very diffi cult time for Europe, we, as Europeansocialists, must continue to be a force drivingforward proposals and action in the citizens’interests. What we want is a constructive Europe,not a destructive one.

Our values of social progress, justice and freedom are what will make itpossible to return to a Europe that is socially fair, economically responsibleand meaningful for those who live in it. The Party of European Socialists is a formidable working platform viawhich we can exchange our ideas and plans, involving parties, activists,sympathisers and volunteers in Europe and throughout the world. This joint work is valuable not only in giving new democratic impetus to the reality ofa social, economic and political Europe but also in building this newEuropean project. It is also vital for Europe to listen more to a world that is constantly changing,particularly at a time when many people are fi ghting for democracy. We socialists instinctively refuse to adopt an attitude of resignation:another Europe is possible and it is by working together that we will achieve it! Yours in solidarity,

Elio Di RupoPresidentPS, Belgium

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Dear Friends,

Welcome to the PES Progressive Convention in Brussels!

It is the fi rst time that progressive politicians, activists, trade-unionists, NGOs, artists, and academics will gather from all over Europe for a unique open brainstorming of two days, to debate, exchange, formulate new alternative proposals

and defi ne new progressive policies aimed at building fair and sustainablesocieties in the 21st century.

The recent developments in the world, the fi nancial and economic crisis,the uprisings in the Arab World, the occupying movements, show thatcitizens are eager to participate and to be taken into account. This is why we aim at doing politics differently and thus at organizing a different type of event, outward-looking, participative and based on a bottom-up, open, inclusive and friendly approach.

Aside from more than 50 workshops and plenary debates, the Convention also aims to draw inspiration from the cultural and academic spheres. Film screenings, literary cafés, bookshops, exhibitions, concerts – will also allow us to refl ect on our values and on our policies and to openly talk about them.

With this Convention, we pave the way towards our FundamentalProgramme, towards a Fair Economy, Equal Societies, a Just World andActive Democracy. So use this unique opportunity to share your views, to exchange ideas, to suggest, to propose, to speak and to listen, to meet other progressives, to inspire and get inspired!

Thanks for coming and now, enjoy the PES Progressive Convention!

With fraternal regards,

Philip CorderySecretary GeneralParty of European Socialists

PES wants its convention to be as open and inclusive as possible. This iswhy we have organized a broad live coverage of the whole event by using the main social networking tools to enlarge the participation and to incentivizedebates also online. You have many ways to contribute to make yourConvention a success also on the web.

TWITTERWould you like to comment on the Convention live? Twitter is the tool you need. One general #tag and four thematic ones will be used during the event.If you have a twitter account you can join the live coverage:Convention - #Re_newA fair economy - #Re_ecoEqual societies - #Re_socA just world- #Re_worldActive democracy - #Re_demCombine our #tags, mention @PES_PSE , @PES_Women and @PoulNRasmussen and your party leader in your tweets.

RE:NEWDo you think that the refl ection started duringthe Convention should go on? Would you like tofurther discuss one of the topics of theworkshops? Re:new is the place to go. There youwill fi nd four themes corresponding to the mainaxes of refl ection of the Convention itself. Login,join the ongoing discussions or open new threads.

FACEBOOKPES Progressive convention has its home on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/groups/pes.convention. Join the group and use it to give your point of view on the event.

INTERNET ACCESSA wireless Internet access will be available during these two days.Below you fi nd all the information to connect:Network: SQUAREUsername: PESPassword: pesconvention2011

LIVE STREAMINGYou will be able towatch all Conventionplenary sessions online athtttp://renew.pes.org.Share this URL with your comrades and friends, and invite them to join us remotely.

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PES Convention on Social Media

Friday 25th November

09.00 – 10.30 Workshops on “A just world”

11.00 – 12.00 Leaders’ conversation on “A just world”

12.00 – 13.00 “A new progressive Europe”

13.00 – 14.15 Literary café on social housing – Nicolas Ancion, Dans la cité Volta & Alain Cofi no Gomez, Quelques nouvelles de la grande expédition au coin de la rue - organised by the PES Group in the Committee of the Regions

13.30 – 16.00 Film screening & debate: L’opposant by Anis Lassoued - organized by the GPF14.15 – 15.00 Literary café – Progressive Values for the 21st Century - organized by FEPS

15.30 – 17.00 Workshops on “Active democracy”

17.30 – 18.30 Leaders’ conversation on “Active democracy”

18.30 – 19.30 Closing

19.30 Concert & party

Saturday 26th November

Programme Overview

During plenary sessions, interpretation will be provided in English, French, German, Spanish andDutch (to get a headset, you’ll need your ID or passport). For workshops and other activities, check the detailed programme for interpretation (see following pages).

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09.00 – 10.30 Workshops on “Fair economy”

11.00 – 12.00 Opening

12.00 – 13.00 Leaders’ conversation on “Fair economy”

13:00 – 13:45 PES activists workshop: From concept to campaign - A meeting between activists to discuss the next 12 months.

13.15 – 14.00 Literary café: Michel Wieviorka, Pour la prochaine gauche

13.30 – 16.00 Film screening & debate: Inside Job – organized by the S&D Group in the EP

14.00 – 14.45 Literary café: Paul Magnette, Grandeur et misère de l’idée nationale

15.00 – 16.30 Workshops on “Equal societies” 1

17.00 – 18.00 Leaders’ conversation on “Equal societies”

18.00 – 18.15 “Click 4 Progress” photo competition prize

18.15 – 20.30 Film screening & debate : Waste Land - organized by Curieus

18.15 – 19.30 Film screening & debate: Two Prides, Two Worlds. One Europe – organized by Animo

18.15 – 19.00 Literary café: Carlo Patrignani, Lombardi e il fenicottero

19.30 – 21.30 Visit of the Magritte Museum – organised by the S&D Group in the EP

20.00 Reception in the Magritte Museum hosted by the S&D Group in the EP

A fair economy

LEVEL 3SOCIAL INTEGRATION - THE KEY TO A FAIR AND OPEN ECONOMYOrganiser: S&D Group in the European ParliamentSpeakers:- Monika Fla!íková-Beñová (Vice-President of the S&D Group, SMER Slovakia)- Claude Moraes (MEP S&D Group, LP United Kingdom)- Emir Kir (Brussels Minister for Social Action and International Relations, Belgium) - Matt Cavanagh (Institute for Public Policy Research, IPPR)- Jesús Fernández-Huertas Moraga (Foundation for Studies on Applied Economy, FEDEA) Moderators: Hannes Swoboda (Vice-President of the S&D Group, SPÖ Austria)Languages and Interpretation: English / French / German / Spanish Workshop description: The conference will look at the economic impact of social integration. Leading politicians and research institutes will discuss the relationship between labour force movements and the economy of the EU and its Member States. Can integration be a key factor in developing fair andsustainable economies? We want to promote an evidence-based discussion on the effects of migration on the labour market, social provision, and the economy of host countries.Room number: 300

IS THERE AN OPTION FOR COOPERATIVES, MUTUALISM AND THE LEFT?Organiser: FEPS, Policy Network, Gauche Réformiste Européenne (GRE), SOLIDAR, Mutualités SocialistesSpeakers:- Roger Liddle (Policy Network)- Yassir Fichtali (Chèque Déjeuner)- Alain Cordesse (Ligue de l’Enseignement, SOLIDAR)- Michael Stephenson (Co-operative Party)- Jean Pascal Labille (Mutualités Socialistes)- Thierry Beaudet (Mutuelle Générale de l’Education Nationale, MGEN) Moderator: Bruno Liebhaberg (GRE)Languages and Interpretation: English / French Workshop description: The focus of the roundtable will be threefold: todebate social democratic politics; to re-embrace the movement of mutualism and to engage with the practical and technical barriers which cooperatives and mutuals face across a range of sectors and countries.Room number: Level 3

Friday 25 NovemberWORKSHOPS: 9.00 – 10.30

POST-CRISIS DEVELOPMENT MODELOrganisers: FEPS, Labour Nordic Collaboration Committee (SAMAK), Fondazione Italianieuropei, Associazione Bruno TrentinSpeakers:- Guglielmo Epifanie (Associazione Bruno Trentin) - Joseph Muscat (LP Malta) - Carin Jämtin (General Secretary, SAP Sweden)- Claudio De Vincenti (Fondazione Italianieuropei)- Raymond Johansen (SAMAK)Moderator: Anne Demelenne (Fédération Générale du Travail de Belgique FGTB)Languages and Interpretation: English / ItalianWorkshop description: This workshop will assess the different ways European member states have been affected by the crisis. We will engage on a debate on the future challenges facing the EU economic policy and governance principles. The workshop will be the opportunity to present research fi ndings on structural growth for a fairer and more sustainable growth model.Room number: Level 3

PROGRESSIVE POLICY RESPONSES TO THE CRISIS Organisers: FEPS, Foundation Jean Jaurès (FJJ), Fundació Rafael Campalans, Istame, Associazione Bruno Trentin Speakers:- Pervenche Berès (MEP S&D Group, PS France)- Sergio Cofferati (MEP S&D Group, PD Italy)- Walter Cerfada (Associazione Bruno Trentin)- Rocio Martínez-Sampere (Fundació Rafael Campalans)- Michel Sapin (MP PS France, FJJ)- Speaker from ISTAMEModerator: Maria Joao Rodrigues (FEPS/PES)Languages and Interpretation: French / Italian / EnglishWorkshop description: While the conservative majorities in the EU still press for more austerity, we have constantly upheld a different, progressive model. Theconcepts of solidarity and shared sovereignty are the only solutions for rescuing theEuro-zone. They put social justice and growth at the core of economic policies for a viable, sustainable and inclusive growth model.Room number: Level 3

NEW FAIR GROWTH – THE ROLE OF MUNICIPALITIES AND REGIONSOrganisers: FEPS, Union of Socialist Local and Regional Representatives inEurope (USLRRE)Speakers:- Claudy Lebreton (Assembly of French Departments, ADF)- Roland Schäfer (German Association of Towns and Municipalities, DStGB)- Freddy Thielemanns (Mayor of Brussels)- Karl-Heinz Lambertz (Minister-President of the German-speaking Community of Belgium, President of the PES Group in the CoR)

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To fi nd your way to the workshops please refer to the maps on pages 56 and 57.All the information displayed in this guide is correct at the time of printing. However, the names of speakers are subject to change.

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MARKETS ON WATCH: MAKING FINANCE THE SERVANT OF THE ECONOMYOrganiser: Finance WatchSpeakers:- Ieke Van den Burg (Finance Watch)- Tommy Waidelich (MP, SAP Sweden)- Representative from the European Green Party- AcademicModerator: Thierry Philipponat (Finance Watch)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: When fi nance should serve the economy, the economy has often become the servant of fi nance. From supporting production and society, the fi nancial industry has focused increasingly on speculative or socially uselessactivities. Its infl uence over policy-making has never been so important. A public-interest driven reorganization of the fi nancial sector is needed.Room number: 204

FROM TAXING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS TO TAMING CREDIT RATING AGENCIES: CAMPAIGNING FOR FINANCIAL REFORM Organiser: Europeans For Financial Reform (EFFR)Speakers:- Stephany Griffi th-Jones (Columbia University)- Pierre-Alain Muet (MP, PS France)- Carsten Sieling (MP, SPD Germany)- Ahmed Laaouej (Senator, PS Belgium)- Andreas Botsch (ETUC) Moderator: Amir Ghoreishi (AK Europa)Languages and Interpretation: English / FrenchWorkshop description: The complexity of the fi nancial system hinders a trulydemocratic debate. But what it at stake is too important to be left to the soleexperts. This workshop will present the European-wide progressive campaign for taxing fi nancial transactions and new ideas to tame credit rating agencies as means to empower citizens and hold the fi nancial sector to account.Room number: 206

EUROPEAN FISCAL REVOLUTIONOrganisers: ECOSY - European Young Socialists Speakers: - Thomas Piketty (Paris School of Economics, ENS) Moderator: Sylvia Kunze (ECOSY) Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: Though most European governments profess their taxation system to be progressive, this is far from the truth. How can we make our taxatio systems more progressive: through revisions of income, corporate and property tax rates or through a fi nancial transaction tax? We need a European fi scal revolution.Room number: 211


Moderator: Ernst Stetter (FEPS) Languages and Interpretation: English / French / GermanWorkshop description: A just economy needs strong municipalities,cities and regions. They can give a strong impulse for sustainable growth and jobs, the fi ght against climate change and the protection of the environment.Municipalities, cities and regions have the responsibility to provide citizens with a comprehensive range of fundamental services of general interest. Room number: Level 3

LEVEL 2FROM FINANCE TO WAGES: ECONOMICS OF INEQUALITIES AND WELL-BEINGOrganiser: European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)Speakers:- Paul Magnette (Belgian Minister for Climate and Energy, PS)- Brendan Barber (Trade Union Confederation, United Kingdom)- Ronald Jansen (ETUC) - Evelyn Regner (MEP S&D Group, SPÖ Austria) - Jürgen Klute (MEP GUE, Germany)Moderator: Veronica Nilsson (ETUC)Languages and Interpretation: English / FrenchWorkshop description: The dramatic expansion of fi nance not only led to a cycle boom and bust, but also created the condition for a deeply unbalanced economy. Increasing income inequality that resulted from the fi nancialization of the economy ultimately contributed to the fi nancial and economic crisis.How can we return from fi nance to wages and avoid crises in the future?Room number: 201

THE NEW ECONOMICS OF FAIR GROWTH: MONEY, JOBS AND TIMEOrganiser: New Economics Foundation (NEF)Speakers:- Charles Seaford (NEF)- Tony Greenham (NEF)- Lakshmi Puri (UN Women Deputy Executive Director)- Andreas Schieder (State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Austria)Moderator: Anna Coote (NEF)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: The new economics of fair growth gives priorityto public over private interests in money and banking. It builds newobjectives for economic policy to generate ‘Good Jobs’ with indicators for well-being and sustainability to guide policy makers. It grows the ‘core economy’,promote co-production and redistribute paid and unpaid time.Room number: 202

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A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY POLICY FOR EUROPE Organiser: European and Environmental Bureau (EEB)Speakers:- Frauke Thies (Greenpeace) - Josche Muth (European Renewable Energy Council, EREC) - Aurélie Filippetti (MP, PS France)- Peter "iga (MP, SMER Slovakia)- Pavel Poc (MEP S&D Group, CSSD Czech Republic)Moderator: Mikael Karlsson (EBB)Languages and Interpretation: English / FrenchWorkshop description: In order to ensure sustainable, environmental friendly,affordable and secure energy for Europe, the energy systems need to be transformed. During this workshop we will not only discuss about strengthenin renewable energy and phasing out fossil energy, but also about the future of nuclear energy.Room number: 213

SUSTAINABLE AND GREEN INDUSTRIAL POLICY Organiser: European Metalworkers Federation (EMF)Speakers:- Jean-Claude Marcourt (Minister for the Economy in the Wallonia Region, PS Belgium)- Luc Triangle (European Trade Union Federation: Textiles, Clothing and Leather, ETUF-TCL)- Marie Granlund (MP, SAP Sweden)- Sabina Petrucci (Italian Metalworker Trade Union, FIOM-CGL)Moderator: Eddy Stam (EMF)Languages and Interpretation: English / French / GermanWorkshop description: During this workshop we will debate on how to make our industry environmentally sustainable and our jobs secure. How can we strengthen industrial development and prepare ourselves for the demands of the economy of the 21st century?Room number: 214

TRANSPORT: THE SOCIAL NETWORK – MAKING TRANSPORTPOLICY FAIR IN TIMES OF AUSTERITYOrganiser: Transport and Environment Speakers:- Jos Dings (European Federation of Transport)- Saïd El Khadraoui (MEP S&D Group, sp.a Belgium)- Algirdas Butkevicius (Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania)Moderator: Malcolm Fergusson (Independent expert on transport and environment policy)Languages and Interpretation: English / FrenchWorkshop description: This workshop will explore how transport can be made to work for people, the environment and the economy, in times of tight national budgets. How can we use road charges, end tax breaks for aviation

and subsidies for unsustainable form of transport as well as tighter fueleffi ciency standards to this effect?Room number: 216


13.00 – 13.45PES ACTIVISTS WORKSHOP: FROM CONCEPT TO CAMPAIGNA meeting between activists to discuss the next 12 months.Room number: 211 and 212

13.15 – 14.00LITERARY CAFÉ: Michel Wieviorka, Pour la prochaine gauche (see page 30).

13.30 – 16.00FILM SCREENING & DEBATE: Inside Job, organized by the S&D Group inthe EP (see page 28).

14.00 – 14.45LITERARY CAFÉ: Paul Magnette, Grandeur et misère de l’idée nationale(see page 30).

PLENARY

11.00 – 12.00OPENINGOpening, Leaders Conversations and Closing with the participation of:Poul Nyrup Rasmussen (PES President), Elio Di Rupo (Leader PS Belgium),Bruno Tobback (Leader sp.a Belgium), Martin Schulz (President of S&D Group in the EP), Karl-Heinz Lambertz (President of PES Group in the CoR), Zita Gurmai (PES Women President), Kaisa Penny (ECOSY President), Philip Cordery (PES Secretary General) and Leaders of PES Member Partiesand Organisations.A detailed programme of the plenaries is available separately.

12.00 – 13.00LEADERS’ CONVERSATION ON “FAIR ECONOMY”The entire rationale for a new fair growth model is that we live in asociety, not an economy. Tragically, a whole generation has been led to ignore this simple fact. The neoliberal model is by defi nition built on short-terminterest. Today, we all realise that it was also built on short-term thinking. As progressives, we need today more than ever to reassert our way. A way that balances budgetary discipline with a real growth and jobs agenda. A way that proposes a new, alternative macroeconomic model that is economically sound, socially and environmentally just and actively democratic.

PES leaders and high level guests will address the main issues emerging from the workshops.

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“CLICK 4 PROGRESS”

The socialist and social democratic movement has long been fi ghting to build a better life for all. We are proud of what we have achieved for people. The welfare state, universal education and health care lifted millions out of poverty and created more equal and fair societies. People, money, goods, information and ideas travel around the world incessantly. Our movement strives for freedom, equality, solidarity and social justice. These values are being challenged. So, the Party of European Socialists organised a big photo competition, calling all Europeans and beyond to send us pictures of what they consider being socialist values. The competition started in July and ended beginning of November.

The winning prize will be delivered at 18h00 on Friday 25 November in the Plenary room.

Come and pay a visit to the exhibition, where the best photos are displayed !

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EUROPA HABITABILISOrganiser: PES Group in the Committee of the RegionsAbout the photo exhibition: The PES Group in the Committee of Regions is hosting a photo exhibition, capturing different realities of housing in fourEuropean cities: Brussels, Budapest (Hungary), Malmö (Sweden) and Dunkirk (France). From bleak to promising, the pictures of Belgianphotographer Loïc Delvaulx succeed in conveying a strong message about the major challenges linked to the provision of decent and affordable social housing. Room: Level 0

THROUGH THE EYES OF MIGRANTS – THE SEARCH FOR DECENT WORKOrganiser: SOLIDARAbout the photo exhibition: Out of 214 million international migrants, 90% are migrant workers and their families. The lack of decent work andaspirations to live a decent life are one of the major reasons for internationalmigration, but - as this exhibition illustrates - migrants then often fi nd themselves in situations where their human and labour rights are violated. rights are violated.Room: Level 0

BREAKING THE SILENCEOrganiser: Breaking the SilenceAbout the video exhibition: Israeli soldiers talk about the occupiedterritories. Breaking the Silence was founded in 2004, when 65 soldierschose to break their silence about their service in Hebron by organizinga photo exhibition in Tel Aviv entitled “Bringing Hebron to Tel Aviv.” Theoriginal exhibition was made up of photos and videos of the day-to-dayreality of service in Hebron captured by these soldiers. Room: 205

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Equal societiesLEVEL 3A EUROPEAN AGENDA FOR SOCIAL HOUSINGOrganiser: PES Group in the Committee of the Regions (CoR)Speakers:- Karl-Heinz Lambertz (President of the PES Group in the CoR)- Stephen Hughes (MEP S&D Group, LP United Kingdom) - Michel Delebarre (Senator and Mayor of Dunkirk, PS France)- Barbara Steenbergen (International Union of Tenants)- Carina Nilsson (Deputy Mayor of Malmö, SAP Sweden) - Piero Fassino (Mayor of Turin, Senator PD Italy)Moderator: Alain Hutchinson (CoR member PES, Belgium) Languages and Interpretation: English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish. Workshop description: During this workshop we will discuss about theimportance of affordable and universally accessible housing for social inclusionand economic stability and the policies to make it become a reality. Room number: The Arc

EQUALITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: HOW DOES THE NEW EUROPEAFFECT US? Organiser: FEPS, ECOSY - European Young SocialistsSpeakers:- Kaisa Penny (ECOSY)- Eskil Pedersen (Worker Youth League AUF Norway)- Zita Gurmai (President PES Women and Vice-President of FEPS) - Nicola Schmit (Minister for Social Affairs and Employment Luxemburg)- Emine Bozkurt (MEP S&D Group, PvdA Netherlands)Moderator: David Kitching (FEPS)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: Which attitudes abound in the new Europe and how do they affect Europe’s youth and their chances for a decent life? The speakers will explore the experiences of different groups of young people in society and ways to achieve a better life in a better and more equal Europe.Room number: Level 3

A SOCIAL STABILITY PACT FOR EUROPE Organiser: FEPS, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES),Wiardi Beckman Stichting (WBS)Speakers:- Klaus Busch (University of Osnabrück) - Paul Kalma (Wiardi Beckman Stichting)- David Coats (Work Matters Consulting)- Bohuslav Sobotka (Head of the Czech Social Democratic Party, CSSD)Moderator: Ernst Stetter (FEPS)Languages and Interpretation: English / French / GermanWorkshop description: What has happened to a Social dimension of theEuropean Project? Can we subordinate the market to the policies that serve people? Would a Social Stability Pact be possible? The workshop will be amomentum to discuss the question on how to link labour, social and economic policies into a new progressive paradigm. Room number: Level 3

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY THROUGH QUALITY SOCIALSERVICES AND DECENT WORKOrganiser: FEPS, SOLIDARSpeakers:- Conny Reuter (SOLIDAR)- Attila Ágh (Hungarian Centre for Democracy Studies, HU)- Erich Fenninger (Volkshilfe)- Jan Cremers (Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Labour Studies)- Anne Van Lancker (sp.a Belgium)Moderator: Katya Koleva (Institute for Social Integration, Bulgaria and FEPS)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: This workshop will outline how quality social services can contribute to making an inclusive society a reality, with the ultimate aim of bringing these people back into society and to move us all towards a more social Europe.Room number: Level 3

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LEVEL 2THE SUSTAINABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF PENSIONS- HOW TO COPE WITH DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE Organiser: Arbeiterkammer Europa Speakers:- Josef Wöss (Austrian Chamber of Labour) - László Andor (Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion)- Michael Roth (MP, SPD Germany)- Eric Lentze (European Senior Organisation, ESO)- Rovana Plumb (MEP S&D Group, PSD Romania)Moderator: Eva Belabed (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, OECD)Languages and Interpretation: English / FrenchWorkshop description: During this workshop the future of pension systems will be discussed and whether raising employment levels or rather measures such as increasing the pension age are the best means to ensure sustainable and adequate pensions.Room number: 201

SOCIAL INCLUSION POLICIES: EUROPEAN DIMENSION, LOCAL IMPLEMENTATIONOrganiser: Centre for european and international studies,Bulgaria (CEMI) Speakers: - Sergei Stanishev (Chairman of Bulgarian Socialist Party) - Laurette Onkelinx (Minister of Social Affairs and Public Health, PS Belgium)- Milena Hristova (MP, BSP Bulgaria)- Emma Reynolds (MP Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, LP United Kingdom) Moderator: Kristian Vigenin (MEP S&D Group, BSP Bulgaria)Languages and Interpretation: English / BulgarianWorkshop description: During this workshop we will discuss about concrete measures to support social integration on the regional level, aimed at building a fairer society through elimination of social inequalities and creating jobs, e.g. by integrating minorities, economic restructuring and strengthening educationsystem.Room number: 202

EUROPEAN LABOUR MARKETS, BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACEOrganiser: Neujobs FP7 Project Speakers: - Frank Vandenbroucke (University of Antwerp)- David Natali (European Social Observatory, OSE)

- Ilaria Maselli (Neujobs FP7 Project) - Alejandro Cercas (MEP S&D Group, Chairperson PES Social Europe Network, PSOE Spain)Moderator: Olaf Cramme (Policy Network)Languages and Interpretation: English / FrenchWorkshop description: During the workshop we will discuss about four maintransitions that will have a major impact on employment – the decarbonisationof our economy, demographic change, increasing mobility of workers and an increasing demand for high skills – and policies to face these challenges. Room number: 204

WORKER PARTICIPATION - A KEY TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY! Organiser: Hans-Böckler-FoundationSpeakers:- Sebastian Sick (Hans-Böckler-Foundation)- Till van Treeck (Hans-Böckler-Foundation)- Lionel Fulton (Labour Research Department, London, United Kingdom)- Bruno Catero (Università del Piemonte)Languages and Interpretation: English / FrenchWorkshop description: A stronger worker’s participation is a precondition for a more social Europe and for fair economic growth. During the workshopwe will discuss about different models of workers participation andcorporate governance and which policies are necessary to strengthen the power of workers.Room number: 206

EDUCATION EUROPE: QUALITY OR EFFICIENCY? Organiser: European Youth Forum (YFJ)Speakers:- Gina Ebner (European Lifelong Learning Platform, EUCIS-LLL)- Ana-Maria Almario (International Falcons Movement - Socialist Educational International, IFM-SEI)- Karina Ufert (European Student Union)- Rudy Demotte (PS Belgium)Moderator: Luca Scarpiello (YFJ) Languages and Interpretation: English / FrenchWorkshop description: In Europe, we are facing a serious educationalchallenge on the quality of education and on how to pay for it. What policies are needed to strengthen our education systems, making them sustainableand open to everyone and how can we give a more prominent role fornon-formal education?”Room number: 211

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WORKERS MOBILITY IN TIMES OF CRISIS Organiser: European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) Speakers:- Agnieszka Fihel (University of Warsaw) - Jason Heyes (University of Manchester)- Luca Visentini (European trade Union confederation (ETUC)- Claes-Michael Jonsson (Swedish Trade Union Confederation – LO)Moderator: Andrew Watt (ETUI)Languages and Interpretation: English / FrenchWorkshop description: During this workshop we will discuss about theincreasing mobility of workers in Europe. How was labour mobility affectedby the crisis? Is migration in the EU mostly short or long term? Domigrants fi nd jobs appropriate to their skills? And what policies are needed toensure that workers can move freely in the EU, while high social standards areguaranteed?Room number: 213

HEALTH AS A PUBLIC GOOD – FISCAL MEASURES SUPPORTING NATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PREVENTING ILL HEALTHOrganiser: European Public Health Alliance (EPHA)Speakers:- Luiza Bara (EPHA)- Robert Pederson (European Public Health and Agriculture Consortium)- Mike Rayner (British Heart Foundation Health Promotion Research Group)- Sophie Hæstrup Andersen (MP, SD Denmark)Moderator: Monika Kosinska (EPHA) Languages: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: In recent years, health care has predominantly been seen as a sector with potential for economic growth. How can progressives ensure that health care is more than a market and contribute to ensuring that the access to decent, universal and affordable health care is a human right, guaranteed for all? Room number: 214

CHALLENGING HATE ACROSS EUROPE Organiser: SearchlightSpeakers:- HOPE not hate (United Kingdom)- Never Again (Poland)- Open Society Institute (OSI)Languages and Interpretation: English / French / DutchWorkshop description: Hate is on the rise across Europe. From the electoral successes of the far right to anti-Roma prejudice, rising anti-Muslim sentiments

to racism and antisemitism at football grounds, hate challenges us all. This workshop will look at this rising tide of hate and intolerance and look at some positive initiatives that are successfully challenging itRoom number: 216


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17.00 – 18.00LEADERS’ CONVERSATION ON “EQUAL SOCIETIES”Unemployment and social inequalities are on the rise, and the gap between rich and poor keeps getting bigger. This is the direct result of the relentless attack of the conservative majorities on our social protection systems. As progressives, we need to reaffi rm the need to safeguard and strengthen Europe’s welfare states and build a more social Europe. Because it is fair, because it is moral, because it is the only sustainable solution for ourcommon future.


18.00 – 18.15“CLICK 4 PROGRESS” PHOTO COMPETITION(see page 19)

18.15 – 20.30FILM SCREENING & DEBATE:Waste Land - organized by Curieus (see page 28).

18.15 – 19.30FILM SCREENING & DEBATE:Two Prides, Two Worlds. One Europe – organized by Animo (see page 29).

18.15 – 19.00LITERARY CAFÉ:Carlo Patrignani, Lombardi e il fenicottero (see page 30).

20.00S&D GROUP RECEPTION AT MAGRITTE MUSEUM(19.30-21.30: tour of the museum)(see overleaf)


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Fine Arts Museum– Magritte Museum

25 November 2011 RECEPTION HOSTED BY MARTIN SCHULZ, PRESIDENT OF THE GROUP OFTHE PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE OF SOCIALISTS & DEMOCRATS IN THEEUROPEAN PARLIAMENT.

The Belgian Royal Museums of fi ne arts were founded two centuries ago.Their collections amount to twentythousand paintings, sculptures anddrawings. Located in Brussels, they include the Ancient Art Museum (15th-18th centuries), Modern Art Museum (19th-20th centuries), the Wiertz Museum, the Meunier Museum and the Magritte Museum.

Opened in June, 2009, the MagritteMuseum displays works of thesurrealist artist after whom it is named.Instantly popular, the museum welcomedover 500,000 visitors in its fi rst yearof operation. The museum’s collection is unrivalled. It includes more than 200 works consisting of oils on canvas, gouaches,drawings, sculptures and paintedobjects as well as advertising posters,musical scores, vintage photographs and fi lms produced by the artist.

Location: Rue de la Régence, 3

TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE: CHANGE EUROPE!

You have come from all over Europe to the PES Convention in Brusselsto discuss and develop new ideas for our shared future - justat the moment when Europe faces the deepest crisis it has known.

The idea of Europe – its promise of freedom, peace, equality and socialprogress – has not lost its appeal. But the EU is badly governed. It does not deliver and people are losing faith in it.

Despite this, if our Union did not exist, we would have to invent it.We need the Union in order to deal with the challenges of a globalized world, for together we are stronger.

Europe is worth defending – and worth being reinvented in this crisis to make it fi t for the future. We want Europe, but we want adifferent Europe, and this Convention gives us the opportunity to share our ideas for reform.

Take up the challenge: Change Europe!

Martin SchulzPresident of the S&D Group in the European Parliament

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INSIDE JOB by Charles FergusonOscar for the best documentary fi lm 2010. Organiser: S&D Group in the EuropeanParliament.Moderator: Pervenche Berès (MEP, Chair of the Committee of Employment and Social Affairs)About the movie: This fi lm relates, through serious investigations and interviews with key players, the world-wide depression, which has cost more than 20,000 billion dollars, and which deprived millions of people from their jobs and their homes.Language: English (with French subtitles)Room: Silver Hall, Level 0

13.30 – 16.00

WASTE LAND by Lucy Walker Organiser: CurieusSpeaker: Bart Martens (Member of Flemish Parliament, sp.a)About the movie: Filmed over nearly three years, Waste Land follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho,located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of“catadores” - self-designated pickers ofrecyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage.Language: English (with Dutch subtitles)Room: Silver Hall, Level 0

18.15 – 20.30

TWO PRIDES, TWO WORLDS. ONE EUROPE by Roland Javornik Organiser: Animo and ECOSYSpeaker: Roland Javornik (fi lm director)Moderator: Maite Morren (Animo)About the movie: It tells the story of fourEstoniansin their preparation of next year’s Baltic Gay Pride. Because of the homophobic controversy in neighbouringLithuania, they are in doubt as to whichapproach would be most suited .That’swhy they decide to do some researchin Belgium as well as in Lithuania,before making their fi nal decision. But before they canconfront the homophobes, they fi rst have to confront their own demons.Language: EnglishRoom: Plenary, Level 0

18.15 – 19.30

L’OPPOSANT by Anis Lassoued Organiser: GPFSpeakers: Anis Lassoued (director) and Chema Ben Châabène (lawyer, co-founder of the North African Film Festival of Nabeul)About the movie Language: Tunisian (with English subtitles)Room: Silver Hall, Level 0

13.30 – 16.00

Saturday 26 November

Friday 25 November

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LOMBARDI E IL FENICOTTERO by Carlo PatrigianiOther speakers: Anna Pettini & Andrea Ventura, economists, University of FlorenceModerator: Lorenza Antonucci (FEPS Young Academicsnetwork /Bristol University)About the book: “Today, being left-wing can’t depend on aprecise choice of class, on an anti-capitalistic choice: it is something selective and beyond it you can talk about every-thing, about friends, about possible allies, about companions, about whatever you want, but we can’t talk about left-wing” (Riccardo Lombardi)Language: French

18.15 – 19.00

PROGRESSIVE VALUES FOR 21st CENTURY by FEPSOrganisers: FEPS, FES and Renner InstitutModerator: Karl Duffek (Director Renner Institut and Vice-President FEPS)Speakers: Julian Nida-Rümelin (Chair of the SPD Commission on FundamentalValues), Patrick Diamond (Senior Research Fellow Policy Network), DimitrisTsarouhas (Bilkent Univeristy), Rémi Bazillier(University of Orléans), Ania Skrzypek(FEPS Policy Advisor), Eric Sundström (FEPS Fresh Thinking Magazine)About the book: The debate will be an opportunity to introduce the main threads of the pan-European ideological debate, with specifi c focus on issues such as:societal support for the notion of social justice; modern economic sense of values;ideological crossroads of social democracy and trade unions; and last but not least relevance of ideology in the contemporary democratic party politics. Language: English

14.15 – 15.00

POUR LA PROCHAINE GAUCHE by Michel WieviorkaModerator: Amandine Crespy (FEPS Young Academics network /Université Libre de Bruxelles)About the book: The next left is very precisely the space wherenew dynamics fostering intellectual and political renewals are being invented. Language: French

13.15 – 14.00

Friday 25 November

GRANDEUR ET MISÈRE DE L’IDÉE NATIONALEby Paul MagnetteModerator: Jean SlooverAbout the book: “Avec cet ouvrage, Paul Magnette ose unequestion fondamentale pour la gauche et la démocratied’aujourd’hui: à quelles conditions peuvent-elles s’inscrire dansune reconnaissance du fait national actuel sans y perdre leur âme ?”Language: French

14.00 – 14.45

DANS LA CITÉ VOLTA by Nicolas Ancion andQUELQUES NOUVELLES DE LA GRANDE EXPÉDITION AU COIN DE LA RUE by Alain Cofi no GomezOrganiser: PES Group in the Committee of the RegionsModerator: Alain BerenboomAbout the books: “Dans la cité Volta”: In search of the ideal locationfor his TV detective drama, the book’s main character discovers in theheart of a middle-class neighbourhood of Brussels the ‘Volta’ socialhousing estate and the humanity of its inhabitants. “Quelquesnouvelles de la grande expédition au coin de la rue”: Following thetradition of travel fi ction, the author frequents different cafés in downtown Schaerbeek and through the stories of their regulars, heattempts to reconstruct the reality of the local social housing estates. Language: French

13.00 – 14.15

Saturday 26 November

Friday 25 November09.45 Christian Kellerman, “DECENT CAPITALISM”10.30 Pierre-Alain Muet, “TAXER LES TRANSACTIONS FINANCIÈRES”

Saturday 26 November09.45 Jean-Pierre Fourré, “MOI, JAURÈS, CANDIDAT EN 2012…”15.00 Henri Weber, “LA NOUVELLE FRONTIÈRE. POUR UNE SOCIAL-DÉMOCRATIE DU XXIÈME SIÈCLE”15.30 Camille Sari, “L’ALGÉRIE ET LE MAROC, QUELLESCONVERGENCES ÉCONOMIQUES ?”

Political Bookshop

The political bookshop will be an open, friendly centre place in theConvention, run by the European Bookshop, where participants will be able to buy books recommended by PES Leaders, to meet progressive authors during signing sessions and to take part in debates on progressive books at literary cafés.

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A just worldLEVEL 3THE ARAB SPRING: EUROPEAN RESPONSES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOrganisers: FEPS, IDEAS Speakers:- Nabil Shaath (Former Foreign Minister, Fatah, Palestine)- Hanin Khoury (Vice-President, International Union of Socialist Youth, IUSY) - Francisca Sauquillo (Vice-President, SOLIDAR) - Dalia Gabr (Blogger, Egypt)- Ana Gomes (MEP S&D Group, PS Portugal)Moderator: Ann Linde (International Secretary, SAP Sweden)Languages: English / French (No Interpretation)Workshop description: This seminar seeks to address, on the one hand, the prospects for a democratic form of political renewal in North Africa. On the other hand, it will look at whether the European Union can play a constructiverole in aiding this process of true democratisation, given the sometimesdisappointing history of cooperating with oppressive regimes in the past.Room: Level 3

A PROGRESSIVE APPROACH TO MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT: MIGRANT RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS Organisers: FEPS, SOLIDAR, ItalianieuropeiSpeakers:- Rodica Novac (Ado Sah Rom, Romania) - Valeria Ferraris (Researcher, International and European Forum for Migration Research, FIERI) - Silvia-Adriana !ic"u (MES S&D Group, PSD Romania)- Karine Temmerman (Senator, sp.a Belgium)Moderator: Conny Reuter (Secretary General, SOLIDAR)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: This workshop aims to address the so calledmigration-development nexus, migrant rights and in particular the development-related push factors of migration. Beyond an agenda that is at present toofocused on border security and the management of irregular migrationhow can the EU instead address the human dimension of migration anddevelopment in its own right and provide coherent and solidarity based policy responses?Room: Level 3

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE: RESHAPING INTERNATIONALORGANISATIONS FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES Organisers: FEPS, IUSY, ECOSYSpeakers:- Viviana Piñeiro (President, IUSY)- Stephany Griffi th-Jones (Institute for Policy Dialogue, Columbia University, USA)- Luciano Vecchi (Regional Counsellor of Emilia Romagna, DP, Italy)- Espen Barth Eide (State Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, DNA, Norway)Moderator: Matthieu Meaulle (FEPS)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: A fair world is a democratic world: how can we reshapeour global institutions to face up to this challenge? Which role can theinternational organizations play in ensuring a peaceful and democraticenvironment, including in confl ict areas?Room: Level 3

EU ENLARGEMENT: MORE AND MORE A POLITICAL PROCESS?Organisers: FEPS, European Forum for Democracy and Solidarity (EFDS)Speakers:- #tefan Füle (European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy)- Kemal Kiliçdaro#lu (Leader of CHP, Turkey)- Nicolai Wammen (Minister for Europe, SDP Denmark)- Hannes Swoboda (Vice-President of the S&D Group, SPÖ Austria)- Ranko Krivokapi$ (Speaker of the House of Parliament, President of SDP, Montenegro)- Bo$idar %eli$ (Deputy Prime Minister, DS, Serbia)- Dimitris Tsarouhas (Bilkent University, Turkey)- Mojca Kleva (MEP S&D Group, SD Slovenia)Moderator: Jan Marinus Wiersma (Vice President, EFDS)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: Previous enlargements can be considered a success however they also lead to a sharpening and a change of membership criteria.EU enlargement is a process of aspirant countries fulfi lling the required criteria.It is also a political process, driven by political and economic considerations, such as peace and stability in Europe. Are these political considerationsincreasingly important? Should they prevail? Room: Level 3

LEVEL 2WATER: TOMORROWS MOST STRATEGIC RESOURCE? Organiser: GPFSpeakers: - Federica Mogherini (MP, PD Italy)- Ricardo Petrella (Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium)

Saturday 26 NovemberWORKSHOPS: 9.00 – 10.30

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SÉCURITÉ ET SOUVERAINETÉ ALIMENTAIRES EN AFRIQUE:QUELS ENJEUX, QUELLES PERSPECTIVES ? Organiser: Solidarité SocialisteSpeakers:- André Flahaut (Speaker of the Parliament, PS Belgium)- Jean-Christophe Cambadélis (MP, PS France)- NGO Speaker- Speaker from AfricaModerator: Patrick Abeels (Solidarité Socialiste, Belgium)Language: French (No Interpretation)Workshop description: L’atelier traitera de la sécurité et de la souverainetéalimentaires en Afrique, abordant entre autres l’Accord de Cotonou et ses répercussions sur l’agriculture africaine, les politiques agricoles et le rôle des sociétés civiles du Nord et du Sud dans le combat et la revendication de lasécurité et de la souveraineté alimentaires. L’objectif est de dégager les enjeux et de déterminer des revendications politiques à porter au niveau européen.Room Number: 206

HOW TO MAKE TRADE WORK FOR SMALL PRODUCERS ANDWORKERS?Organiser: Fair trade advocacy offi ce (FTAO)Speakers:- Brave R. Ndisale (Malawi Ambassador to Benelux and Mission to the European Communities)- Pascal Lamy (Director General, WTO)- Kader Arif (MEP S&D Group, PS France) - Agnes Jongerius (President, Federation of Dutch Trade Unions)- Sergi Corbalán (Executive Director, FTAO)Moderator: Emma Reynolds (MP, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, LP United Kingdom)Languages: English / FrenchWorkshop description: Trade policy has fallen off the International politicalagenda in the last 10 years. Will the Doha Development Round or the EUbilateral trade agreements bring about actual improvements to thelivelihoods of small producers and workers, both in the South and in theEU? In times of economic and fi nancial crisis, how can we ensure that globalsupply chains play their part in making trade work for small producers andworkers? Furthermore how can we ensure that not only is trade workingfor small producers and workers, but that it is living up to a decent standard of work?Room Number: 211

- Marije Laffeber (International Secretary, PvdA Netherlands)- Pablo Sanchez (Policy Offi cer, EPSU)- Ivaylo Kalfi n (MEP S&D Group, BSP Bulgaria)Moderator: Javier Moreno Sánchez (Secretary General, GPF)Languages: English / FrenchWorkshop description: Water will become one of the most geostrategicchallenges in the next decades. Climate change, urbanisation, and un-sustainable management of water resources have led to increased global pressure on water resources. Managing water as a global good is a key test for global solidarity and global governance, as well as for responsible,sustainable local management of water resources.Room Number: 201

FOOD CRISIS – TACKLING SPECULATION Organisers: GPF, Friends of the Earth, Action AidSpeakers:- Oliver De Schutter (UN Special Rapporteur on the Right of Food)- Laura Sullivan (European Policy and Campaigns Manager, Action Aid)- Kathleen Van Brempt (MEP, sp.a Belgium)Moderator: Daniel Pentzlin (Advisor, Friends of the Earth Europe)Languages: English / French (No Interpretation)Workshop description: This workshop will give an opportunity to understand better the role of land grabs and commodity speculation in the food crisis. The workshop will address how speculation on commodity markets and land grabs are contributing to the global food crisis. The discussion will also lead to an assessment of political tools that can be used to tackle land grabs and food speculation, at the national, European and International levels. Room Number: 202

LES PARADIS FISCAUX, C’EST TERMINÉ? Organisers: CNCD, GPF, EurodadSpeakers:- Marta Ruiz (Senior Policy and Advocacy Offi cer, Eurodad)- Alejandro Cercas (MEP S&D Group, PSOE Spain)- Grégoire Niaudet (International Advocacy Department, Caritas France - Secours Catholique, France)- John Evans (Secretary General, Trade Union Advisory Committee, OECD)Moderator: Antonio Gambini (Research Offi cer, Finance and Development, CNCD, Belgium)Languages: French / English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: State of play of the struggle against tax havens,after the meeting of the G20 in Cannes. What is the exact role of ourcountries as clients of tax havens? Campaigns of mobilisation of localand regional authorities against tax havens.Room Number: 204



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UNITING THE EU TO COMBAT THE CLIMATE CRISISOrganisers: Climate Action Network, OXFAM, World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Speakers:- Lies Craeynest (Economic Justice Policy Advisor, OXFAM)- Jason Anderson (WWF)- Rovana Plumb (MEP S&D Group, PSD Romania)- Katalin Garane Nagy (Hungarian Permanent Representation)- Frank Schwabe (MP SPD, Germany)Moderator: Wendel Trio (Climate Action Network Europe, CAN - Europe)Languages: English / French (No Interpretation)Workshop description: Despite being overshadowed by the economic crisis,the urgency to tackle climate change is increasing. During this workshop, we will discuss the necessity of solidarity between EU countries, opportunitiesprovided by green economic growth and the responsibility of all Member States to unite in favour of a more ambitious and fair EU climate vision.Room Number: 213

THE EUROPEAN UNION POLICY ON THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIANCONFLICT: TOWARDS A COHERENT APPROACH BASED ONINTERNATIONAL LAWOrganisers: Association of World Council of Churches Related DevelopmentOrganisations in Europe (APRODEV), Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN)Speakers:- Urban Ahlin (MP, SAP Sweden) - Agnès Bertrand-Sanz (APRODEV)- Maysa Zorob (Palestinian NGO, Al Haq)- Emily Schaeffer (Israeli NGO, Yesh Din)Moderator: Nathalie Stanus (Project Coordinator, EMHRN)Languages: English / French (No Interpretation)Workshop description: The aim of the workshop is to give an update of thehuman rights situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory fromthe perspective of representatives from organisations on the ground.Furthermore there will be a discussion of two different avenues where theEU can exercise some leverage over Israel in order to promote respect forhuman rights, international and humanitarian law: namely the use ofconditionality and the implementation of EU-Israel cooperation in accordancewith international law. Room Number: 214

RESPONSES TO MULTIPLE CRISES - DECENT WORK AND ITSESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: EMPLOYMENT AND WORKER’S RIGHTSOrganisers: ITUC, FGTBSpeakers:- Rudy De Leeuw (President, FGTB)- Alison Tate (Director of External Relations, ITUC)- Johan Hassel (Secreatry General, IUSY)

- Raymond Torres (International Labour Organisation)- Olga Zrihen (Senator, PS Belgium)Moderator: Rudi Delarue (Director, ILO Brussels)Language: EnglishWorkshop description: In dealing with multiple crises, generating jobs,economic demand and growth are needed in Europe and globally. However with austerity cuts, deregulation of labour laws, increasing unemployment and more precarious work are the reality in many countries, numerous countries in Europe are the new the front lines of labour rights attacks. Also in transitional countries and the emerging democracies of the Middle East and North Africathere are challenges to achieving decent work and development. Is socialdialogue dead?Room Number: 215


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11.00 – 12.00LEADERS’ CONVERSATION ON “A JUST WORLD”As a consequence of the economic crisis facing the world, global inequalitiesand imbalances have dramatically worsened. Millions live in poverty withoutaccess to basic needs, including food, housing, healthcare, education anddecent work. Global warming is affecting our lives on a daily basis.Following the Arab Spring that started this year, there is also a real appetitefor democracyall over the world. Solutions could be found at nationallevel in the past. Today, we need a new international architecture tohave a sustainable economic and social system. Global challenges require global answers in an adapted institutional framework.


12.00 – 13.00“A NEW PROGRESSIVE EUROPE”

13.00 – 14.15LITERARY CAFÉ ON SOCIAL HOUSING:Nicolas Ancion, Dans la cité Volta & Alain Cofi no Gomez, Quelques nouvelles de la grande expédition au coin de la rue, organised by the PES Group in the Committee of the Regions. (see page 31)

14.15 – 15.00LITERARY CAFÉ:Progressive Values for the 21st Century, organised by FEPS (see page 31).

13.30 – 16.00FILM SCREENING & DEBATEL’opposant, by Anis Lassoued, organised by the GPF (see page 31).36

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“OUR POLITICAL GOALS CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED BY ACTING TOGETHER” I am French, born in Algeria and Ihave lived in Ireland since the 1980’s.I have worked as an academic at the Dublin Institute of Technology,

Paris-Sorbonne and UNESCO. I specialized in foreign languages, education, culture and responsible tourism. I became involved in politics in 1997 when I founded the Dublin branch of the French Parti Socialiste. I have since worked very closely with theIrish Labour Party, and I am a co-founder of the Dublin CityGroup. I am now a senator for the French living Abroad, secretary of the Defence and Foreign Affairs committee. I believe in solidarity, a fair society,I promote a clean environment and combat all forms of discriminations. The PES is anecessary platform to unite all those who believe in a better society, and a better Europe.That is why I am proud to bring my contribution as a PES activist.Hélèène Connway-MMourett (Frannce / Irrelandd)

“I AM A EUROPEAN”I am a European born in Germany and a member of the SPD since 2003. Right from the start European topics caught myinterest. I graduated in tax administrationand used to be an executive offi cer (tax offi ce - Berlin) for many years.Interests are changing so I decided to attend lectures in mechanical engineering and transport systems at TU Berlin. Since 2008 I’m part of the PES activist scene. Living as an activist in Berlin is like living in “little Europe” and so it is important to approach social Europe from different angles. Talking isn’t enough sometimes so our citygroup has performed several street action days; having some fun while raising awareness on important subjects like the FTT or e n v i r o n m e n t policy. Being anactivist is being part of an animated Party.Viola Weyer (Germany)

“EUROPEAN POLITICAL PARTIES LIKE THEPES ARE THE LABORATORY THROUGH WHICH WE CAN GIVE FORM TO A NEW KIND OF DEMOCRATIC POLITICS”I am a London based PES activist, memberof the Labour Party and chair of theLabour Movement for Europe (www labourmovement.eu). Being a PES activist,connected with others across the continent,

helps me to not only theoretically grasp a global and European dimension to much of public policy but also to experience it practically. A lot of the solutions to the triple crisis; economic, environmental and social, will only be found on the macro-regional (in our case the European) and the global level.

European political parties like the PES are the laboratory through which we can give form to a new kind of democratic politics. It’s no longer enough to ‘think global and act local’. We need to start to ‘act global’ as well. Daavid d Schhoibbl (AAusstriaa/UUniitedd KKinggdoommm))

“EUROPEAN ACTIVISM ENCOURAGED ME TO BECOME ACTIVE AT LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS”I joined the PES activist network in 2008 because I strongly needed to discussEuropean issues with activists from other European progressive parties. PES activismpushes us to choose campaigns and allowsus to meet and discuss with people we’d never know in our national or local sections.It trusts us to be able to create things from scratch. In fact, European activismencouraged me to become active at local

and national levels. In our citygroup in Clermont-Ferrand, we schedule an event called Manifesto Days where we gather activists and thinkers from acrossEurope to discuss and campaign on socialEurope issues. We aim for it to becomea regular event for the PES and theFrench socialist party. We invite you to joinus for Manifesto Days 2012.Allexaandrre AAlaaphilipppee (FFraancce)

“I BELIEVE THAT A DIFFERENT AND BETTER EUROPE IS POSSIBLE” I am a member of PSOE and a PES activist for 4 years. I am the Coordinator of the PES activists in Spain. I am an economist and hold a law degree. Being a PES activist is the best way to strengthen European democracy. We stand up for the values of freedom, gender equality, tolerance, solidarity, an Inclusive Europe, and fi ght for socialism and social democracy all around Europe. I became a PES activist because I understood that the integrationof European people and the union of the socialists and social democrats is theopportunity to improve people’s lives. More Europe is the answer to the majorchallenges which we are facing. I believe thata different and better Europe is possible.Atenea Melgarejo Vargas (Spain)

“THE ADDED VALUE FOR OUR PES ACTIVISTS IS MAINLY THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT ISSUES DISCUSSED AT THE EUROPEAN LEVEL”I am a member of the Social Democratic party of Sweden. I am 48 years of age and my occupation is teacher. I became a PES activist 2008 because of the up coming election to the parliament in 2009. We formed a city group to organisecampaignactivities and meetings for members in our party in the city of Örebro. The added value for our PES activists is mainly the opportunity to learn about issues discussed at the European level.Thomas Esbjörnsson (Sweden)

If you too believe a better Europeis possible and want to make it happen, join us now atwww.pes.org/pes-activists

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LEVEL 3EUROPE ON THE BORDERLINE: INTEGRATIONOrganisers: FEPS, SOLIDARSpeakers:- Representative from the SOLIDAR network- Nebahat Albayrak (MP, PvdA Netherlands) - Representative from the Migration Policy Group- Ilija Trojanow (German writer, interviewed in Fresh Thinking)Moderator: Eric Sundström (FEPS Fresh Thinking Magazine)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: Building on the second issue of the FEPS FreshThinking magazine, a special edition for the PES Progressive Convention 2011, this workshop will look at the long-term solutions that we, as progressive, should develop to ensure the full and fair integration of migrants in our societies.Room number: Level 3

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! FUTURE PROSPECTS OF EU CITIZENSHIP Organisers: FEPS Jurists Network with EusonetSpeakers:- Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar (MEP S&D Group, PSOE Spain)- Harald Baumann-Hasske (EUSONET) Moderator: Judit Tánczos (FEPS)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: Europeans still face many obstacles when exercisingtheir EU citizenship rights. There is a real risk that this drive people away from the European project. This workshop will look at the legal solutions thatprogressives could promote to overcome these obstacles. Room number: Level 3

TRANSNATIONAL PARTY SYSTEM Organisers: FEPS, Karl Renner InstitutSpeakers:- Steven Van Hecke (University of Antwerp)- Erol Kulachi (Université libre de Bruxelles, ULB)- Simon Lightfoot (University of Leeds)- Isabelle Hertner (University of Birmingham)- Speaker from SPD DüsseldorfModerator: Karl Duffek (Karl Renner Institut)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: This workshop explores how academics are studying the PES. It outlines which questions we are asking about the development of the PES, which parts of the PES’s activities are currently being studied and how we see the PES in relation to national parties. Join us for a interesting discussion of how the PES functions, how it might develop in the future.Room number: Level 3

IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN’S POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT IN LIGHT OF NEW ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES Organisers: FEPS, CEE Network for Gender IssuesSpeakers:- Zita Gurmai (President PES Women and Vice-President of FEPS)- Sonja Lokar (CEE Network for Gender Issues, Slovenia)- Besima Bori% (SDP Bosnia and Herzegovina)- Mija Javornik (SD Slovenia)- Sanja Major (SDP Croatia)- Anka Grzywacz (SLD Poland)- Jind&i!ka Ma&asová (CSSD , Czech Republic)- Katarína Nevedalová (MEP S&D Group, SMER Slovakia)- Brigitta Schmögnerová (President of Proforum)Moderator: Marja Bijl (PvdA, the Netherlands)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: The gender pay gap is widening, pension reforms are “forgetting” to pay due attention to the unsolved issue of women’s unpaid care work, and shrinking labour markets are excluding more and more women.What are the policies that progressive women and men can promote toredress the widening gender imbalances?Room number: Level 3

Saturday 26 NovemberWORKSHOPS: 15.30 – 17.30

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Languages and Interpretation: English / French / ItalianWorkshop description: Freedom of the press is essential to democracy.Only in a climate of total freedom and independence, media can truly promotedemocracy and contribute to the progress of societies. Nevertheless, freedomof the media must be accompanied by responsible and high quality journalism.Room number: 204

LESBIANS, GAY, TRANS PEOPLE, EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: ARE EUROPEAN SOCIALISTS LEADING? Organiser: Rainbow Rose Speakers:- Paola Concia (MP Italy)- Cécile Barateau- Representative of the EP’s LGBT rights intergroupModerator: Maite Moren (Animo) and Sophie Florès (Rainbow Rose)Languages and Interpretation: English / FrenchWorkshop description: Socialists and Progressive leaders should secure equality and full enforcement of human rights for all. LGBTI rights are stillviolated in Europe. This workshop will present some socialist experiences to redress these violations, and foster dialogue between the Party and theLGBTI movement, including LGBT NGOs and LGBT rights Intergroup of the EP.Room number: 206

THE PEOPLE’S VOICE: THE ROAD TO TRUE DEMOCRACY IN EUROPEOrganisers: ECOSY - European Young Socialists, Young EuropeanFederalist (JEF)Speakers:- Martin Schulz (Leader S&D Group in the EP, SPD Germany)- Philippe Adriaenssens (JEF-Europe)- Jesús Caldera, (FEPS)- José Reis Santos (PES Activist)Moderator: Brando Benifei (ECOSY)Language and Interpretation:Workshop description: How should we reform Europe’s institutions in orderto make them truly democratic, or should we question the institutionstheemselves? From the Union’s institutional reform to the cry for systemic change in the streets, we explore the various roads to a true democracy.Room number: 211

NEXT LEFT AND THE AMSTERDAM PROCESS - MOBILISING FOR SOCIAL DEMOCRACY IN EUROPE: THINK TANKS, ACADEMIA AND THE POLITICAL WORLDOrganisers: FEPS, Policy Network, Wiardi Beckman Stichting (WBS)Speakers:- Frans Timmermans (MP, PvdA Netherlands)- María Badía i Cutchet (MEP and Vice-President of the S&D Group, PSOE Spain)- Stewart Wood (Member of the House of Lords and Oxford University)- Paul Magnette (Belgian Minister for Climate and Energy, PS Belgium)- Olivier Ferrand (Terra Nova)- Olaf Cramme (Policy Network)Moderator: Ania Skrzypek (FEPS)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: As Europe moves into its next electoral cycle, socialistand social-democratic thinking must be subject to constant innovation andexperimentation, exploring new challenges and providing progressive solutionsto new challenges. This requires mobilizing the left’s intellectual forces to keep our progressive thinking at the forefront. Room number: Level 3

LEVEL 2PARTY REFORM: HOW CAN WE IMPROVE THE OPENNESS OF OURPARTIES?Organiser: CompassSpeakers:- Peter Hayden- Niels Annen (Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, FES)- Harlem Désir (MEP S&D Group, PS France)Languages and Interpretation: English / FrenchWorkshop description: Across the social-democratic political party systems,structures and methods have been challenged in the last couple of years trying to renew and reconnect with the electorate. What can parties do to be more democratic, transparent and open towards its members, theelectorate and civil society? Room number: 201

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND THE MEDIA Organiser: European Journalism Centre (EJC)Speakers:- Gábor Harangozó (MSZP Hungary)- J.P Marthoz (Université catholique de Louvain, UCL) - Renate Schroeder (International Federation of Journalists, IFJ)- Leigh Phillips (Euobserver)- Giuseppina Paterniti (Rai3)



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SEEKING ASYLUM IN EUROPEOrganiser: European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)Speakers:- Yonous Muhammadi (Greek Forum for Refugees)- Tineke Strik (MP GroenLinks, Netherlands) - Andreas Kamm (Danish Refugee Council)- Els Keytsman, Director of the Flemish Refugee Action (Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen)Moderator: Aspasia Papadopoulou (ECRE)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: Europe has an obligation to help refugees who are escaping war, torture and persecution. Asylum is a human right. Yet Europe is today eroding refugee protection. Do Member States ensure access andeffi cient protection to those reaching their shores? Are they sharing theburden, and do they provide the same rights and protection standards?Room number: 213

DEMOCRACY IS MORE THAN POLITICS: WHAT ROLE FOR PUBLICSERVICES IN EUROPE? Organiser: European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU)Speakers:- Gloria Mills (UNISON, United Kingdom)- David Hall (Public Services International Research Unit, PSIRU)Language: English (No Interpretation)Workshop description: This workshop will address the role of public services/public spending in Europe. What is their contribution to social cohesion,economic justice, equality, employment? What can we learn from recent trends to involve profi t-making companies in the provision of public services? How can we ensure transparency and accountability?Room number: 214

LEVEL 0FROM INDIGNATION TO INCLUSION: ESTABLISHING LINKS WITH NEW MOVEMENTSOrganiser: SOLIDARSpeakers:- Catherine Trautmann (MEP S&D Group, PS France)- Rudi Vervoort (President, PS Brussels)- 99% movement speaker- a Spanish representative from Indignados Movement- a Portuguese representative from Indignados Movement Moderator: Conny Reuter (SOLIDAR)Language: English (No Interpretation)

Workshop description: How should we reform Europe’s institutions in orderto make them truly democratic, or should we question the institutionsthemselves? From the Union’s institutional reform to the cry for systemic change in the streets, we explore the various roads to a true democracy.Room number: Silver Hall


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17.30 – 18.30LEADERS’ CONVERSATION ON “ACTIVE DEMOCRACY”Today’s crisis is not just economic and social. It is also a crisis of values, of democracy. The backlash against gender equality, the threat againstfreedom of the media, the rise of racism and other forms of discrimination are only the most visible examples of this. At the same time, massive and popular protest movements show the deep divide that separate citizens from politics. As progressives, we need to regain the momentum to buildsocieties that are open, inclusive, and tolerant. We need to rebuild the bridgesthat will allow our societies to reclaim politics.


18.30 – 19.30 CLOSING

19.30CONCERTBy BalMODERNSOUNDsystem followed by DJ set (see overleaf).


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ConcertWelcome by Freddy Thielemans (Mayor of Brussels)Concert by BalMODERNSOUNDsystem, followed by DJ set.The BalMODERNSOUNDsystem was born of the encounter between a DJ and jazz musicians. Renowned musicians are interacting with a DJ remixing classic tubes and live: a unique show for an eclectic and catchy result.

Organiser: PS BelgeRoom: Level 0

Saturday 26 November19.30

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SOLIDAR is a European network of 56 NGOs working to advance socialjustice in Europe and worldwide. Founded in 1948 to encourage international cooperation between social aid organisations connected to the socialdemocratic family, SOLIDAR voices the concerns of its memberorganisations to the EU and international institutions across the policysectors social affairs, international cooperation and lifelong learning.

The network is brought together by its shared values of solidarity, equality andparticipation and works in cooperation with progressive civil society, socialdemocratic and socialist parties and trade unions.

Highlights of SOLIDAR’s work this year:

- Advocating for improving active inclusion and the participation of all in society, promoting decent work and quality employment, and guaranteeing access to affordable and high quality public social services and infrastructure.- Promoting a rights-based approach to development in which decent work and social protection are promoted as tangible and successful tools to break the cycle of poverty, achieve the MDGs and sustainable development.- Raising awareness on a people fi rst approach to migration and development.

www.solidar.org

A EUROPEAN AGENDA FOR SOCIAL HOUSING WORKSHOP OF THE PES GROUP IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS.

Where?Room “The Arc”, Square Brussels Meeting Centre (see map page 57)When?25 November, 14.30-16.30

Within the framework of the PES Convention, the PES Group in the Committee of the Regions (CoR) contributes to the theme ‘Equal societies’’, with a workshop, a study visit, a Literary Café and a photo exhibition, focusingon social housing. The Group calls for concrete measures at European level to ensure decent, affordable and universally accessible housing, which is a prerequisite for social inclusion and economic stability. Stephen Hughes MEP, Vice-President of the European Parliament’s S&D Group, Piero Fassino,Mayor of Turin (Italy), and Alain Hutchinson, Member of the Brussels-Capital Regional Parliament and CoR member, are amongst the key speakers of the workshop.

An extensive list of documents on the social housing issue is available on the website of the event at www.pes.cor.europa.eu/convention.html.

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The Global Progressive Forum (GPF) is an initiative of the Party of EuropeanSocialists and the Group of the Socialists and Democrats in the EuropeanParliament and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS). The GPF is a common place where progressives from internationalinstitutions, political forces, trade unions, NGOs, youth movements, and foundations can discuss and propose innovative solutions for a fairerglobalization.

The GPF focus on decent work, fi nancial markets, migration, climate change, fair trade and global governance. In a period of unprecedentedcrisis where national responses are not to the scale of the problem, recovery will be faster and stronger if progressives around the world work together, putting people fi rst.

Poul Nyrup Rasmussen President of the Party of European Socialists (PES) and Martin Schulz Group leader of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament are co-chairs.Javier Moreno Sanchez is the Secretary General.

www.globalprogressiveforum.org

FOUNDATION FOR EUROPEANPROGRESSIVE STUDIES

FONDATION EUROPÉENNED’ÉTUDES PROGRESSISTES

MISSIONS

Re-thinking the core of social democracy to shape a better future for all

Re-storing trust in politics and promoting a true European space for debate

Re-inventing progressive political economy to foster a new model ofdevelopment

Re-thinking international relations and the role of the EU in the world

www.feps-europe.eu

NEXT LEFT

EUROPEAN SOCIETY

GLOBAL SECURITY

SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY

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ENGLISH FRENCH DUTCHI don’t speak French /Dutch

Je ne parle pasFrançais / Néerlandais

Ik spreek geen Frans /Nederlands

I don’t understand Je ne comprends pas Ik versta het niet

Do you speak English? Parlez-vous anglais ? Spreekt u Engels?

Yes / No Oui / Non Ja / Neen

Hello Bonjour Hallo

Goodbye Au revoir Dag

Thank you Merci Dank u

Please S’il vous plaît Alstublieft

Excuse me Pardon Excuseer

What is your name? Quel est votre nom ? Wat is uw naam?

I’m a PES activist Je suis militant/e du PSE Ik ben een militant van de PES

I’m participating in PES Convention

Je participe à laConvention du PSE

Ik neem deel aan deConventie van de PES

Could you show me the way to the Square?

Pouvez-vous m’indiquer le chemin du Square?

Kunt u mij de weg wijzen naar de Square?

I am lost. Can you help me, please?

Je suis perdu/e. Pouvez-vous m’aider s’il vous plaît ?

Ik ben verlorengelopen. Kunt u mijhelpen alstublieft?

How much does this cost?

Combien ça coûte? Hoeveel kost dit?

1 Un Eén2 Deux Twee3 Trois Twee4 Quatre Vier

5 Cinq Vijf6 Six Zes7 Sept Zeven8 Huit Acht9 Neuf Negen10 Dix Tien100 Cent Honderd

Practical Info

RESTAURANTSMIM restaurant (Musée des Instruments de Musique)Rue Montagne de la Cour 21000 BruxellesT. +32/2 502 95 08

KwintMont des Arts 11000 BruxellesT. +32/2 505 95 95

Taverne du PassageGalerie de la Reine 30 1000 BruxellesT. +32/2 512 37 31

Le VaudevilleGalerie de la Reine 111000 BruxellesT. +32/2 511 23 45

A la FolieRue des Eperonniers 541000 BrusselsT. +32/2 503 49 99

CONVENTION VENUESQUARE BrusselsMeeting CentreMonts des Arts1000 BruxellesMetro station: Gare centrale

TRANSPORTAirport-Hotel-AirportNo pick-up will be provided at the airport or train station. Taxis are readily available at both locations. From the airport, you can take bus 12 or the train to Gare centrale.

Taxi company Taxis VertsT. +32/2 349 49 49

Taxis BleusT. +32/2 268 00 00

PES INFO STANDPlease, feel free to ask all yourquestions to PES staff at the PESinfo stand. Don’t forget to check www.pes.org for all inforegarding the Convention.

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Silver Hall

Film Screenings & Debates

Photo Exhibition

Photo Exhibition

- PES photo exhibition- Literary Cafés- World Food stands- Bars- Internet corner

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VideoExhibition“Breaking

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