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The Party of European Socialists

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

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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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Leaders of the PES member parties – PS, Paul Magnette (left) and Vooruit - Conner Rousseau (right) thanking the voters on their respective social media channels.

PES commends strong socialist result at Belgian local elections

Good public services, social fairness and more cohesion communities – this is the agenda that Parti Socialiste (PS) and Vooruit will put into practice over…

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Pictured clockwise from left: Slovenia’s State Secretary for Cohesion Policy Marco Koprivc, European Commissioner Elisa Ferreira, President of the European Committee of the Regions Vasco Alves Cordeiro, Romania’s Minister for Investments and European Projects Adrian Câciu, PES Deputy Secretary General Yonnec Polet and Member of the European Parliament Marcos Ros Sempere.

PES ministers set out demands for Cohesion Policy post-2027

Progressive ministers met online today to exchange ahead of the start of the new European Commission mandate, which appears set to reform Cohesion policy post-2027….

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File photo: European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit (left) and PES President Stefan Löfven speak at a PES event in Rome, March 2024

Socialist success as Platform Work Directive adopted

The last procedural step in the adoption of the Platform Work Directive was achieved today, with the Council giving its final green light. Member states…

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Pictured from left: European Commissioner Ylva Johansson, Minister Byron Camilleri, Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, Minister Nancy Faeser and Minister Elma Saiz Delgado.

Strengthen EU cooperation to tackle organised crime, PES ministers urge

Building from the strong foundations set by European Commissioner Ylva Johansson, this mandate Member States must further strengthen European cooperation in the fight against crime….

Security, Justice
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PES EPSCO: next EU mandate must continue pushing Social Europe

Government ministers, European Commissioners and members of the European Parliament from the Party of European Socialists (PES) family will continue pressing for more Social Europe….

Employment, Social affairs, Health
File photo: Italian trade union leader Emilio Gabaglio, who passed away on 7 October 2024

PES leadership saddened by the death of Italian trade union leader Emilio Gabaglio

The Party of European Socialists (PES) mourns the death of Emilio Gabaglio, former European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) General Secretary and Italian trade union leader….

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Stefan Lofven and Machris Cabreros

PES President Löfven attends the Progressive Alliance Global Convention

President of the Party of European Socialists Stefan Löfven joined progressive leaders from around the world at the Progressive Alliance Global Convention this weekend in…

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Ștefan Radu Oprea, meeting chair and Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism; Yonnec Polet, PES Deputy Secretary General

PES COMPET: Ministers welcome the Draghi report, insisting on the vital role of social investment

The Report on the future of European competitiveness, prepared by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, is a valuable contribution to the European Commission work…

Economy, Finance, Cohesion

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PES Women Statutory

12 Dec

Coordination Team meeting

19 Dec

PES Presidency meeting

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.

PES leaders gathered ahead of the European Council to discuss our priorities for the new mandate.Together, we will fight for a more social Europe that works for everyone. See MoreSee Less
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💪 Our leaders met ahead of the European Council. We are ready to work for a more progressive Europe in the coming EU mandate. Together we will push for:🌱 a just green transition🇪🇺 progress on Social Europe 🏠 action on housing🤝a fair future for all PES leaders also welcomed incoming commissioners and thanked outgoing commissioners for their work.Read more 👇pes.eu/pes/socialists-democrats-set-sights-on-next-mandate/ See MoreSee Less
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🌿 We stepped up for our environment with the Nature Restoration Law. This was a fight for our nature and biodiversity, to ensure that future generations can enjoy food security, a preserved nature and live in a sustainable continent. See MoreSee Less
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