16:20 - 16:50
session

Panel II: “Our Europe: Respect for the people”

Under the moderation of S&D EMPL coordinator and Chair of the PES Social Europe Network Agnes Jongerius, the panel “Our Europe: Respect for the People” will address the social and employment challenges the EU currently faces, and also underline the victories PES achieved, for workers rights, to protect citizens, in a context of repeating crisis. Building on common successes such as SURE, the Child Guarantee, Minimum Wages, the Porto Social Summit, the upcoming directive on platform work, speakers will provide their analysis of the current situation and outline their proposals for further social progress in the EU. 

Zita Gurmai

Zita Gurmai

PES Women President
Ester Lynch

Esther Lynch

Deputy Secretary General of ETUC
Maria João Rodrigues

Maria João Rodrigues

President of FEPS (Foundation for European Progressive Studies)
Robert Biedron

Robert Biedron

Co-leader of Lewica, Poland
Christophe Clergeau

Christophe Clergeau

Member of the European Committee of the Regions, PES Group (PS France)
Agnes Jongerius

Agnes Jongerius

Chair of the PES Social Europe Network, MEP