Brussels, 14/11/2011

Brussels, 03/11/2011 “The cut today can only be a start to further monetary easing. It does not entirely offset the wrong decisions which were taken in the Spring, and which we criticized” Ms Ségol continued, pointing to the time-lag of monetary policy filtering through to investment demand. “Uncertainty about growth and employment prospects has to be tackled as THE priority. Europe must not fall into a double-dip recession".

Paris, 02/11/2011 Mr President, We hope that Europe will assert itself fully in the G20. However, synchronised austerity is not a good example to set the world. I am in constant contact with the Greek unions; they have asked me to reiterate that the regime being imposed upon Greece has led to recession and chaos.We have to learn the lessons from this. There is a price to be paid for a programme such as that being imposed on Greece.

Brussels, 31/10/2011

Brussels, 28/10/2011 If unchanged this text would represent a major step away from the commitments the EU is making internationally, calling into question its credibility with negotiating partners.

Brussels, 27/10/2011

Brussels, 26/10/2011

Brussels, 25/10/2011 With the Kyoto Protocol set to expire in 2012, these international negotiations are crucial to ensuring the future framework for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As stated in the resolution, the ETUC is determined to press for a strong result, based on a Sustainable New Deal in Europe and a strengthened international framework moving towards a binding global deal on climate change.

Brussels, 21/10/2011

21/10/2011

Brussels, 20/10/2011 Everyone recognises the gravity of the situation and the crucial nature of the European Summit coming up on 23 October. Citizens and workers are reaching the end of their tether. Urgent measures commensurate with the situation need to be taken.

Brussels, 20/10/2011 The Greek trade unions organised a general strike on 19 and 20 October against harsh new measures demanded by Greece’s creditors. This was a warning shot just days before the European Summit which will be crucial to the country’s fate.