European Commission targets global poverty (Quick before the far-right gains additional seats)

The European Commission has stepped up its campaign to combat global poverty by adopting a communication aimed to support its sustainable development goals working with international partners. The communication will contribute and shape the EU’s position around international negotiations on sustainable development goals, and will act as a framework in eradicating poverty from 2015 onwards.

“We need to find solutions which truly balance economic, social and environmental objectives. And we need to bring together governments, but also civil society, private sector and citizens to set up a global framework that will ensure a decent life for all."

“The Millennium Development Goals covering the period to 2015 have helped to create some fantastic progress for those living in extreme poverty, but not all of the goals are expected to be achieved, and more work needs to be done. The Sustainable Development Goals provide an opportunity to refocus and reach even higher, incorporating sustainable development principles more prominently. We can end extreme poverty by 2030, and the SDGs are an important unifying instrument,” said Stephen Brown, UK Country Director for the Global Poverty Project.

“The EU, as a significant source of international development funding, is vital to the mission of ending extreme poverty worldwide. The EU also influences outcomes through its trade and governance policies, which make a significant difference to the lives of those in extreme poverty around the world. We would like to see the EU use its power as a significant trading partner to open up markets for the world's poor and bring about fairer policies for small farmers. We would also urge them to use their legislative power to bring about better corporate transparency in industries that are stalling progress.

http://www.praguepost.com/eu-news/39469-european-commission-targets-global-poverty

The far-right did quite well in the recent EU parliamentary election. Something tells me that the parliament will not be more inclined to support global poverty irradiation when the far-right has more seats.