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We bring together the Socialist, Social Democratic and Labour Parties of the European Union and shape progressive policies.

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PES Manifesto 2024

Discover the PES programme for “The Europe we want”, our joint manifesto for the 2024-2029 EU mandate.

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LEFT: Members of the PES delegation to the Middle East (from left to right) Hana Jalloul Muro MEP, PES Secretary General Giacomo Filibeck, and Evin Incir MEP at the meeting with the Prime Minister of the State of Palestine, Mohammad Mustafa (second from the right). RIGHT: The PES delegation lays flowers at the monument of the assassinated Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin together with the leader of the Democrats Yair Golan (third from the left), and Democrat members of the Knesset.

PES delegation holds high-level meetings in Israel and Palestine

In remembrance of the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, a delegation from the Party of European Socialists (PES) has visited Israel and Palestine. The…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
November 5, 2024, New York, United States: American citizens vote at a polling station in the Ridgewood neighbourhood of Queens, New York. Photo: © Apolline Guillerot-Malick/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire.

US elections: Europe must step up as standard-bearer for liberal democracy

A cloud of uncertainty hangs today over EU-US relations, support for Ukraine, and international stability. Following the US elections, Europe must step up as the…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Commissioner-designate Dan Jørgensen addressing the European Parliament hearing in Brussels, Belgium. Photo: European Union, 2024. Source: EC – Audiovisual Service.

Citizens can depend on Dan Jørgensen to deliver energy and housing security

Securing clean and affordable energy, and ensuring adequate housing for all – European Commissioner-designate Dan Jørgensen has what it takes to deliver on two of…

Environment, Climate, Energy
Members of the PES delegation pose with campaigners in Pennsylvania. Pictured back row: PES Deputy Secretary General Saar van Bueren (second from left), GroenLinks-PvdA Netherlands MP Habtamu de Hoop (third from right), and PES Deputy Secretary General Yonnec Polet (second from right). Pictured front row: PvdA Netherlands International Secretary Ties Huis in 't Veld (first left) and PES Vice President Kati Piri (second left).

PES meets with Democrats on US campaign trail

A delegation from the Party of European Socialists (PES) attended a series of campaign events and bilateral meetings in the United States with representatives of…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Commissioner-designate Glenn Micallef addressing the European Parliament hearing in Brussels, Belgium. Photo: European Union, 2024. Source: EC - Audiovisual Service.

PES backs Glenn Micallef for European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport

The Party of European Socialists (PES) backs Glenn Micallef to lead EU efforts to progress intergenerational fairness, support youth, promote culture and champion sport across…

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European Commission Executive Vice-President-designate for People, Skills and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu (front row, second from left), European Commission Executive Vice-President-designate for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Teresa Ribera (front row, first from right), European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen (second row, second from left) and European Commissioner-designate for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef (second row, second from right) join PES President Stefan Löfven, PES Secretary General Giacomo Filibeck and other high-level figures at the PES European Council preparation meeting in Brussels, Belgium, last month.

PES hails strong Commissioners-designate team ahead of European Parliament hearings

The Party of European Socialists (PES) is proud to stand with its strong team of European Commissioners-designate. Together, they represent a united progressive force for…

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File photo of Elisa Ferreira, outgoing European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms during her visit Cyprus for the signing of the National Cohesion Policy Programme 'Thalia 2021-2027'. Photo: European Commission.

PES declaration sets out vision for ambitious Cohesion Policy post-2027

As socialists and social democrats, we are committed to leaving nobody behind. We defend the values of our Union and fight for upwards social convergence,…

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES Women honours outgoing feminist Commissioner Helena Dalli

PES Women honours outgoing feminist Commissioner Helena Dalli

At this Friday’s Statutory meeting, PES Women honoured outgoing Commissioner Helena Dalli for her commitment and tireless work as the first Equality Commissioner. PES Women…

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Pictured front row from left: PES Secretary General Giacomo Filibeck, Executive Vice-President-designate for People, Skills and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu, PES Common Candidate and European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit, PES President Stefan Löfven, S&D Group President and PES First Vice President Iratxe García, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell, Executive Vice-President-designate for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Teresa Ribera. Pictured second row from left: European Commissioner Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen, PES Executive Vice President Katarina Barley, PD Italy leader Elly Schlein, SAP Sweden leader Magdalena Andersson, PS Belgium leader Paul Magnette, European Commissioner Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner-designate for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef, European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič. Pictured back row from left: PES Deputy Secretary General Thomas Vaupel, PES Deputy Secretary General Yonnec Polet, PES Vice President Radmila Šekerinska, Lewica Poland co-leader Robert Biedroń, PES Vice President Tanja Fajon, SDP Finland leader Antti Lindtman, PES Vice President Victor Negrescu, PES Deputy Secretary General Saar van Bueren.

Socialists and democrats set sights on next mandate

A just green transition, progress on Social Europe, action on housing, and a fair future for all – this is our fight for Europe in…

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What we fight for

Europe needs to overcome inequality, fight for tax justice, tackle the
threat of climate change, harness the digital revolution, ensure a fair
agricultural transformation, manage migration better.
  • Employment, Social Affairs & Health

    In our electoral programme, we said it loud and clear: our top priority is that Europeans, women and men, must have a decent job that allows good quality of life. We fight for a Europe that leaves no-one behind. Through education, training and social programmes when needed, everyone should be given a chance at a good life. More about Employment, Social Affairs & Health
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  • Energy & Environment

    The PES stands for a sustainable, energy-efficient and environmentally aware Europe. We stand for an ambitious European Green Deal: the EU must be at the forefront of protecting nature and its resources and the fight against pollution and climate change.
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  • Economy & Finance

    We believe that the economy must always serve society, and not the other way round. Throughout the 2008 financial crisis, and the 2019 coronavirus pandemic, we’ve been fighting for investment in jobs, growth-inducing sectors and people – and in particular youth – as a crucial element to bring about a sustainable economic recovery. The fight is far from over, but we’ve managed to bring about a shift in European policy, bringing the EU slowly back on track. More about Economy & Finance
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  • Youth & Education

    Together with its partners, the PES has launched a major campaign to put young people’s issues at the top of the EU agenda: UpToYouth. This campaign builds on the PES European Youth Plan, which focused on improving the prospects of young people across Europe. We want action on young people’s priorities: climate change, tackling youth unemployment, access to quality education, healthcare for all, and decent housing. More about Youth & Education
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  • Equality

    We are a feminist party, which fights for equal rights and opportunities for all women, men and non-binary people. Gender equality and LGBTI rights are crucial for well-functioning democracies, and any form of discrimination is unacceptable in our modern European societies. More about Equality
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  • Democracy & Human Rights

    Enhancing European democracy is one of our main priorities. We want to engage the public and policy makers around three main pillars: fundamental rights, accountability, and participation. More about Democracy & Human Rights
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  • Future of Europe

    Europe’s future belongs to all of us. That’s why it must work for everyone, reflecting the needs and aspirations of all our citizens. A Europe that works for the people. We are fighting for a resilient European Union, with stronger institutions that are better connected with citizens. We want an EU which meets future challenges and delivers the more social and sustainable Europe citizens want. More about Future of Europe
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  • International Affairs & Cooperation

    The PES is working for a better world. Europe has a major role to play on the international scene and must show its commitment to a just, democratic, peaceful and sustainable world. The PES works with progressive international partners to support this vision in Europe, its neighbourhood, and beyond. More about International Affairs & Cooperation
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  • Security & Justice

    The security and safety of all citizens in Europe is a key priority. Together with our Justice and Home Affairs Ministers, representatives from our parties and partners, we’re pushing for an agenda that prioritises the security of all citizens hand in hand with social and integration policies, always with full respect of individual and collective rights. More about Security & Justice
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PES Women promoting gender equality and women’s rights

PES Women is the women’s organisation of the Party of European Socialists (PES) promoting gender equality and women’s rights both inside and outside the party.

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PES activists fight for a fairer Europe

PES Activists are the grassroots of the socialist and social democratic family.

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We are the Party of European Socialists. We work for a Europe with more economic justice, sustainability, non-discrimination and equality between women and men.

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Gender-based violence is unacceptable!That’s why we put forward a Directive to combat violence against women and domestic violence. This will allow women from all over Europe to benefit from the same basic standards of protection. See MoreSee Less
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