Spanish groups announce protests against 'neo-liberal' EU

Madrid - Dozens of organizations are planning protests against the European Union during the Spanish EU presidency, speakers for the movements said Thursday in Madrid. Spokeswoman Berta Iglesias said the "anti-democratic" EU needed to be countered by civil society.

The movements comprise dozens of Spanish environmental and social groups, trade unions or political parties which see the "neo-liberal" EU as serving the interests of elite groups and multi-national companies.

The organizations have links with others in Europe and Latin America, their representatives explained.

Protest actions are set to include an "alternative summit of the people" to coincide with a summit between the EU and Latin America in Madrid in May.

Spain holds the rotating EU presidency until June 30.

Source: Earth Times.
Link: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/302546,spanish-groups-announce-protests-against-neo-liberal-eu.html.