The European Left reaffirms its unyielding support to the democratic movements and progressive forces struggling in Tunisia and Egypt for the freedom of their people. The EL condemns the complacent attitude of the European Union, which is responsible for the social and economic degradation of both countries and has abandoned the Egyptian and Tunisian people.  

The liberal and free trade agreements imposed by the European Union on the people fighting against authoritarian and repressive regimes created an unbearable situation for millions of Tunisians and Egyptians of all social classes, but especially the poorest.      
Tunisians and Egyptians have the outstanding courage to unite and to rise up against injustice and against regimes which have consistently violated the principles of rule of law, of fundamental freedoms and of democracy.  

The European Left stands firmly side by side with the women, the youth and with all citizens taking their fate into their hands by chasing out president Mubarak in Egypt and creating a society based on the rule of law in Tunisia.

The European Left will soon send an official delegation to Tunis for a series of meetings with democratic and progressive forces. In the weeks and months to come, the EL will engage in several initiatives aiming to strengthen the solidarity movement of the European people with the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions.        

The delegation consists of Maite Mola, EL Vice President in charge of international relations, and Claudia Haydt, EL Executive board member. The delegation will be in Tunis from the 10-12 of February.