Discover the PES programme for “The Europe we want”, our joint manifesto for the 2024-2029 EU mandate.
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We must step up European security, defence and competitiveness – not at expense of social and environmental progress
The Party of European Socialists welcomed European Council President António Costa, our PES European commissioners, party leaders and other high-level figures from the PES-family via…
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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.
threat of climate change, harness the digital revolution, ensure a fair
agricultural transformation, manage migration better.
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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![Home]()
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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![Home]()
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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![Home]()
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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![Home]()
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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![Home]()
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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![v]()
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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![Home]()
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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![Home]()
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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.
PES activists fight for a fairer Europe
PES Activists are the grassroots of the socialist and social democratic family.
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🌍 Today is World #EarthDay! Let’s unite for Our Power, Our Planet and push for a greener future powered by renewables.![]()
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⚡️ Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, already allowed the EU to cut emissions by 8% (2023) and save €59B in fossil fuel imports (since 2019).![]()
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🔥 2024 was the hottest year on record. The time to act is now — let’s invest in renewables, set bold 2040 climate targets, and reach climate neutrality by 2050 💪![]()
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#GreenDeal
Our hearts and minds are with the millions of people who mourn Pope Francis's death today. His Holiness deeply cаред about peace, inequality, climate change, migration, and eradicating world hunger.
🇺🇦 Our family stands behind the campaign #BringKidsBack.![]()
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There are thousands of Ukrainian children who were forcibly taken from their families by Russia.![]()
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These children were ripped away from their loved ones and their roots, and scattered across Russia to be adopted by Russian families or to grow up in state institutions.![]()
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Our message is clear: #ChildrenAreNonNegotiable and they must be brought back home to their families.![]()
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Photos: Antonio Costa, Frans Timmermans, Tanja Fajon, Glenn Micallef