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Dec. 14, 2023

EPSU Manifesto European Parliament elections 2024 image teaser

European elections 2024 – time for politicians to deliver quality public services for all

EPSU publishes our key priorities for the European elections. Much more than a list of demands, EPSU first and foremost calls for a stronger commitment from the EP to protect and promote the democratic values and solidarity mechanisms that have shaped the European project.

Jan. 12, 2022

French presidency visual

“Recovery, Strength and a Sense of Belonging” Programme for the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union

We enter into the New Year and 2022 with the COVID-19 still firmly ahead of, rather than behind us as we would all have wished before the holiday break.

Dec. 09, 2021

EU Green deal and just transition high level round table 9 December

High-level roundtable on Just Transition in the European Green Deal

The European trade union movement has concerns about the European Commission’s Green Deal and the Fit for 55 proposals.

Dec. 16, 2020

EPSU round table UN Special Rapporter Oliver De Schutter

EPSU Round Table with the UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights

“Public services are not only the greatest leveller, they civilise our societies”.

Jun. 19, 2020

The impact of austerity on tax collection

EPSU expresses solidarity with tax inspectors and PCS union as UK government paves way for tax avoidance

The UK government announced it will slash 2000 jobs in its tax administration (HMRC). PCS, the trade union representing the workers has rejected the plans. EPSU support this.

Oct. 18, 2019

EPSU Congress briefing 9 : EPSU

EPSU: defending and promoting public services and public service workers - 9th Congress briefing

Campaigning for the right to water, negotiating on information and consultation rights for central government workers, lobbying for tougher action on tax avoidance and fraud, standing up to multinationals and

Mar. 23, 2018

Tripartite Social Summit 21 March 2018, Brussels

Public investment needed to deliver on Pillar of Social Rights, unions say at Tripartite Social Summit

The latest Tripartite Social Summit took place on 21 March was devoted to the follow up on the European Pillar of Social Rights in EU policy.

Jun. 19, 2017

EuropeWeWant

Sustainable Europe for Citizens – Rethinking the EU budget

More than 250 non-government organisations from across Europe have released an alternative vision for a more democratic, just and sustainable Europe.

Jun. 09, 2017

Report Why PPPs do not work

Commission is wrong to promote private sector in EU aid policy – EPSU Op-ed

The European Commissioner for development and aid is pushing for private sector involvement via PPPs in development and aid policy.

Sep. 12, 2016

A new Europe for people, planet and prosperity for all

A large group of European organisations sent a message to Europe’s government leaders meeting in the European Council 16 September. We expect that they develop a vision for Europe that inspires.