Conflicts are multiplying everywhere, ‘might makes right’ is increasingly prevailing over international law and multilateralism, authoritarianism is on the rise, nuclear weapons continue to menace humanity… Nevertheless, billions are spent on armies and weapons in preparation for conflict instead of meeting people’s needs. Workers, families, and our planet are paying the price.
We oppose the irresponsible militarisation of our society. We reject the plans of the European Union to spend an additional €800 billion on weapons - funds that are being diverted from social services, healthcare, education, labor, peacebuilding, international cooperation, a sustainable transition, and climate justice. This European trend is also visible in Belgium, where sweeping social cuts are presented as necessary, while additional military spending passes without any debate.
Europe must shake off its war fever and climate of fear, allowing space for a vision of peace and disarmament to re-emerge - the only path to a sustainable future.
We call on everyone who stands for peace and social justice to join the European demonstration in Brussels on June 14 to advocate for investments in people, not in war.
- For peace and security – invest in health, education, decent jobs, climate transition and social protection, not in weapons and the militarization of society.
- For respect for international law – uphold the UN Charter and safeguard the dignity of all people, protect human rights and labor rights, promote social and climate justice.
- For social dialogue and diplomacy – bring people and nations together, instead of driving them apart.
- For investment in international solidarity en cooperation – sustainable development is the best guarantee for a safe and stable society, and therefore for conflict prevention.
- For disarmament – arms control and nuclear disarmament ensure peace and security
Join the struggle for a Europe of peace and solidarity! Sunday June 14, 2 PM, train station Brussels North/ Brussel Noord/ Bruxelles Nord.
