EU policy
The Bond European Policy Group together with a number of other Bond groups carries out European policy work. As Bond's think tank on European Union (EU) development policy, the European Policy Group is a key forum for EU policy work, ensuring effective representation of UK development NGOs in the EU and maximum impact of Bond's work with its sister NGO platforms across the EU.
The European Policy Group believes that the EU's international role should be to deliver on international commitments to eradicate poverty, promote economic justice and fair trade and realise universal human rights. As a first step towards these goals, the EU should make a significant contribution towards achieving and surpassing the Millennium Development Goals in sustainable, inclusive and equitable ways.
Upcoming advocacy opportunities
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1 Jan 2010 Spain took over EU Presidency
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16-17 March UN High Level Dialogue on Financing for Development
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May 2010 (tbc) UK General Election
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April 2010 EC to publish its communication on development policy
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May 2010 Meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council
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20-22 September 2010 UN Review Summit of the Millennium Development Goals
