The PES Congress took place in Berlin on 14-15 October.
Hosted with support from the governing German SPD, it brought together heads of state and government, European Commissioners, party leaders and other representatives.
The Congress elected Stefan Löfven as new PES President and adopted the resolution “Leading Europe through change”.
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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![Home]()
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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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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![Home]()
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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![Home]()
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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![Home]()
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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![Home]()
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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![v]()
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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![Home]()
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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![Home]()
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🇺🇦 Supporting Ukraine, ensuring energy affordability and security, and building stronger social rights for citizens 👨👩👧🧑🦳 – our political family united behind these priorities yesterday as 🌹PES heads of government, European Commissioners and leaders met in Brussels.![]()
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Stefan Löfven, Olaf Scholz, Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, António Costa, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Jens Stoltenberg, Frans Timmermans, Maroš Šefčovič, Paolo Gentiloni, Ylva Johansson, Nicolas Schmit, Iratxe Garcia Perez, Lars Klingbeil, Elly Schlein, Attje Kuiken, Paul Magnette, Conner Rousseau, Νίκος Ανδρουλάκης, Magdalena Andersson, אורי זכי – שמאל אמיץ, Caroline Gennez, Katarina Barley, Victor Negrescu, Kati Piri, Achim Post, Giacomo Filibeck, Yonnec Polet
🇪🇺🇺🇦 One year from the elections, Europe is in a very complicated context. The war in Ukraine, the rise to power of the far right, and a sense of uncertainty in the face of the economic and energy crises, these issues are weighing down on citizens.![]()
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✊ Europe must not be a passive observer. We are working to bring more social cohesion, democracy, and prosperity to the many. These policies can be a source of hope for Europe and its citizens.![]()
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pes.eu/pes/euco-positive-force-people-planet-protection-eu-values/
🇪🇺 The European Union must never turn a blind eye to rule of law challenges in member states, said PES ministers, meeting ahead of the General Affairs Council (GAC) today.![]()
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⚖️ The agenda and narrative of the anti-democratic and anti-European forces of the far right, which is backed by some conservative and liberal right-wing parties, is a major concern for democracy. ![]()
These forces often legitimise infringements of the rule of law, challenge the primacy of European law, and promote a climate of distrust of democratic institutions. ![]()
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✊ As PES governments, we will continue opposing this and working for equality, social rights and a fairer and more sustainable Europe for all.![]()
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More on the PES General Affairs Council (GAC) ministerial meeting 👇![]()
pes.eu/democracy/europe-ministers-strengthen-eu-community-values/