Stelios Kouloglou is running as a Party Of The European Left candidate for the Greece in the upcoming 2024 European Parliament Election.
Competing against 7 other candidate(s), Stelios Kouloglou aims to bring their extensive experience to the role as a candidate for Member Of The European Parliament in the European Union.
The Party of the European Left shows a commitment to combat the rise of neo-fascism and neo-Nazism in Europe, emphasizing the historical roots of the European Left (EL) in anti-fascist struggles. It proposes the establishment of a European anti-fascist center for documentation, research, and education, and the implementation of the European Parliament's resolution to ban such extremist groups.
The party heavily criticizes military aggression and the arms buildup in Europe, explicitly condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine and the US's military involvement with Israel. It advocates for a broadened concept of security that includes tackling climate change and poverty.
The EL calls for an end to the arms race in Europe, proposing neutrality and non-alignment as models for a peaceful European security order, alongside a cessation of nuclear arms and military expansion.
The EL is committed to addressing the climate crisis through an integral ecology approach, aiming to shift the economy from fossil fuels towards sustainable practices. This includes massive European investment in green jobs and infrastructure, promoting public ownership of essential resources, and advocating for a new green social contract based on justice and respect for nature.
Tackling poverty and social exclusion is a central theme, with the party proposing universal access to affordable housing, healthcare, and social protection. It emphasizes the importance of feminist economics, gender equality, and the recognition of care work, proposing legislative measures to protect and empower vulnerable and marginalized groups.
The party criticizes neoliberal economic policies and calls for a restructuring that prioritizes social and environmental concerns over austerity. It advocates for the abolition of tax havens, the introduction of a wealth tax, and the reallocation of military spending towards social programs.
The EL also proposes a transformation of EU fiscal rules to allow for more socially and environmentally oriented investment and spending.
The EL supports enhancing democratic participation within the EU, advocating for the reform of institutions and policies to make them more accountable and participatory. It also stands for the expansion of rights for immigrants, the protection of LGBTQIA+ rights, and a robust stance against discrimination and social inequalities.
The party emphasizes the need for a cooperative and equitable international policy, especially in relation to the Global South. It calls for the abandonment of neocolonial trade practices, advocating for fair trade and sustainable development that respects the sovereignty and needs of all nations.
The European Left for the 2024 European elections presents a comprehensive plan aimed at social justice, ecological sustainability, peace, and democratic reforms. It calls on voters to support a transformation that integrates anti-fascism, social equity, environmental responsibility, and a fairer economic system, positioning the EL as a progressive force against the current conservative and right-wing trends in European politics.