It’s time to renew the dialogue around peace and the two-state Solution. The S&D Group has consistently championed the path towards a lasting peace in the Middle East, advocating for a two-state solution that ensures security for Israel and establishes a sovereign Palestinian state. In these challenging times, as radicalism and extremism prevail on all sides — with the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, Israeli hostages still held by Hamas, and the risk of a regional escalation — the urgency for peace is undeniable. Now more than ever, it is high time for men of goodwill to find a way forward and begin discussing the path beyond the current conflict.
On Tuesday, October 15, from 14:30 to 18:00, the S&D Group is hosting a high-level conference at the European Parliament in room ASP 5E2. The event, led by our president, Iratxe Garcia Pérez, will feature opening remarks by Josep Borrell, EU High Representative/vice-president, and distinguished speakers including Nasser Al Kidwa, former Palestinian Foreign Affairs Minister, and Mossi Raz, former Knesset Member for Meretz.
Programme Highlights:
14:30 – Opening:
Welcome by: Iratxe García Pérez, President of the S&D Group
Keynote Speech by: Josep Borrell, EU High Representative/Vice-President
15:15 – First Panel Discussion:
Featuring Nasser Al Kidwa, former Palestinian Foreign Affairs Minister, and Mossi Raz, former Knesset Member for Meretz
16:30 – Second Panel Discussion:
Featuring Diana Buttu, former PLO spokesperson, and Daniel Levy, President of the U.S. Middle East Project
17:45 – Conclusions:
Closing Remarks by: Yannis Maniatis, S&D Group Vice-President
Join us as to hear leading voices discuss solutions that can bridge divides, uphold human rights, and foster stability in the region.
Watch live:
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