European Parliament Elections looming: What does it mean for climate change policies?

With climate change accelerating, financial crises deepening and the challenge
to bring Europe closer to its citizens still to be met, the stakes could not be higher. This is why the European ecumenical organisations present in Brussels (APRODEV, CCME, CSC and Eurodiaconia) call on you to play an active role in raising awareness among your members and in your communities of the importance of the June 2009 European Parliament elections.

Even though the European Parliament’s powers have increased, interest and participation in the parliamentary elections have decreased. With so much at stake in this election, we must work to reverse this trend and ensure that the next European Parliament will work to create the humane, socially-conscious Europe we all want. A Guide for Churches and Christian organisations to the European Elections is available at the Church and Society Council's website.

Credits Photograph of European Parliament taken by Arjan Vandergaag.