Economic forces should put people first - Joseph Muscat

Governments had to ensure that economic forces respected society and put people first, Labour Party leader Joseph Muscat said during a debate between socialist leaders at the European Socialists Party congress in Madrid. Dr Muscat said it no longer...

Governments had to ensure that economic forces respected society and put people first, Labour Party leader Joseph Muscat said during a debate between socialist leaders at the European Socialists Party congress in Madrid.

Dr Muscat said it no longer made sense to let the market rule with no government involvement whatsoever.

He emphasised the importance of direct contact with the people, in spite of the ever growing importance of modern broadcasting media and appealed for the message of socialist parties to be that they offered the best solutions.

The congress approved an electoral manifesto with 60 proposals. They include the creation of 10 million jobs by 2020, new financial rules, decent minimum wages for EU countries, and a fight against the trafficking of women and children.

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