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The President of the S&D Group in the European Parliament and First Vice-President of the PES Iratxe García Pérez congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European Commission moments after the result of the vote was announced.

Socialists and democrats will hold Commission President to progressive promises

The Party of European Socialists (PES) congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European Commission. As the largest progressive force…

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PES EPSCO: next European mandate must deliver economic and social progress

Europe’s socialists and social democrats will ensure economic progress in the coming years. This also means progress on social wellbeing for citizens, reinforced through the…

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES EPSCO ministers: social dimension is essential in Council’s 2024-2029 strategic agenda

PES EPSCO ministers: social dimension is essential in Council’s 2024-2029 strategic agenda

Following the European Parliament election campaign, PES ministers gathered in Luxembourg to coordinate their efforts ahead of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs…

Employment, Social affairs, Health
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Ministers take stock of measures on housing at European level and discuss priorities for the next mandate

Convening online, ministers from the Party of European Socialists (PES) took stock of current action on housing at European level and exchanged on priorities in…

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Nicolas Schmit in a steel factory

PES Common Candidate commits to better working conditions on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Today, on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we stand firm in our commitment to ensuring the safety and health of every…

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File photo: Nicolas Schmit addresses the PES Social Summit in Porto, Portugal, 26 May 2023

The adoption of the Platform Work Directive: A Historic Victory

The PES is thrilled that the Platform Work Directive, introduced by the Socialists and Democrats, was yesterday adopted by the European Parliament with an overwhelming…

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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