Labour flexibility is the buzz-word of the moment and supposedly the cure for all economic ills. This leads to more stress and insecurity for those in work and does nothing to help the unemployed. Poorer regions and nations, like Wales, are being left behind. Existing levels of regional funds have failed to address the problem and yet, after 1999, EU regional funds will be cut dramatically. The countries of the EU, and beyond, share common rivers, seas and air.
Pollution knows no frontiers.
But the governments of Western Europe and North America have failed to act decisively to tackle the problems of CO2 emissions, industrial pollution and nuclear waste. Even though it is big business in these countries which does most of the damage. Racism and intolerance are on the rise across Europe, as black people and other minorities are made scapegoats for the economic crisis. At the same time a new wall is being built around the EU, creating a Fortress Europe, to keep out immigrants and asylum seekers. Please consider sponsoring the demonstration and organising to attend.