It is crucial that the politicians elected to the European Parliament and to Local Authorities in the upcoming elections have a vision of the future they wish to see emerge and some appreciation of what is required if this vision is to be attained. They need to recognise that solutions based on the market alone will not solve the present series of crises. They should also recognise the importance of protecting and promoting the welfare state in the years immediately ahead.
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