15:45 - 16:35
session

In conversation: Leading democratic renewal

Defending the rule of law, democracy, human and fundamental rights are at the core of our political movement. The promotion of all forms of equality, and the equality of all citizens is the motor that drives our political action. The rise of the far-right is causing a real backlash against women’s rights, the rights of the LGBTI community and the rights of migrants and other minorities. Today more than ever we must stand united and lead by example. In this panel we will discuss the challenges to the rule of law, media freedom, human- and fundamental rights, a fair migration and asylum policy and how to secure plurality and freedom as key elements of democracy.

Katarina Barley

Katarina Barley

PES Executive Vice-President, European Parliament Vice-President, S&D MEP, SPD Germany
Hana Jalloul

Hana Jalloul

Secretary of International Politics and Cooperation, PSOE Spain
Caroline Gennez

Caroline Gennez

Minister of Development Cooperation and Major Cities, Vooruit Belgium
Zita Gurmai

Zita Gurmai

PES Women President, MSZP Hungary