(21 September 2009) Attac organized a strategy seminar 19-20 September in Paris. One of its workgroups is the newly created Aquattac network bringing together the different local chapters of Attac dealing with water issues. Representatives of different other groups including Reclaiming Public Water Network, Italian Water Forum and other participated. The group considered various issues including the role of water multinationals, European water policy, opposition to privatization and access to water as a human right.
The EPSU Deputy General secretary participated to inform the group of EPSU’s water policies as adopted at its last Congress and to draw attention to recently re-elected EU Commission President Barroso’s plea to complete the internal market including in environmental services (Water and sanitation services !). The meeting took place on 19 September 2009 in Paris.
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