Toussaint-Rodriguez-Katrougalos:

Strategies for  confronting the debt crisis

Dear GUE Colleagues,

 The issue of sovereign debt is today in the centre of European political debates. The rising political forces are confronted with serious dilemmas on how to deal with it, and different proposals and strategies are being elaborated within our organisations. We want to continue the international debate on these issues amongst left forces. Please be invited to this

Workshop: Strategies for confronting the debt crisis.
20th January – 12.30-15.00 – Room A1E201

Presented by Eric Toussaint (CADTM)

Cohosted by:

MEP Georgios KATROUGKALOS (Syriza)

MEP Teresa RODRIGUEZ-RUBIO (Podemos)

 Eric Toussaint (CADTM) will introduce the discussion by a presentation on the main debt restructuring processes and resolutions on sovereign debt conflicts which took place since WWII (London agreement on West Germany in 1953, Brady Plan in the 1990', Argentina 2005 and 2010, Ecuador 2009, Iceland 2008-..., Greece 2012, etc.) and the coming perspectives for the debt crisis in the UE. Possibly economists from our national organisations will also attend the meeting.

 We would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance. The meeting will take place in English and/or French. There will be no cabin translation but "chuchotage" translation can be arranged if needed.

 A light lunch will be provided during the meeting.

 In solidarity,

   MEP Georgios KATROUGKALOS (Syriza)

   MEP Teresa RODRIGUEZ-RUBIO (Podemos)