Why do we need a new economic system?
The science is clear: as young people, we are set to inherit an uninhabitable planet. The eco-social crisis has put our future at risk—defeating the objectives of intergenerational justice—and it is already impacting the lives of many around the world. This crisis is driven by the current capitalist economic system—our obsession with the endless pursuit of growth and profit is at odds with finite planetary boundaries and human well-being. We must put an end to it! Alongside hundreds of youth-led social movements around the world protesting against the endless exploitation and extraction that characterises the current system, we, as youth organisations, demand a post-growth and post-colonial society. In this manifesto, we call for a change in the current economic system and introduce specific and actionable policy proposals directed at EU policymakers, outlining how this change can be achieved.
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