News & press releases

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 President Stefan Löfven (left) speaks with President of Brazil Lula da Silva (right) at the PES Together for Global Justice meeting in Brussels, Belgium, July 2023.

G20: PES President backs Brazil’s proposal for global deal to tax ultra-rich

The President of the Party of European Socialists (PES) and former Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Löfven has called on G20 leaders to back a…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
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PES stands with Tunisians in defence of democracy

The protest held in Tunis this weekend is a call from citizens to protect democracy against reforms by President Kais Saied’s regime. The Party of…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
European Commissioner Ylva Johansson speaks at the European Parliament session on the Pact on Migration and Asylum, 10 April 2024, Brussels, Belgium. Photographer: Alexis Haulot. Copyright: © European Union 2024 - Source : EP

Agreement on Pact on Migration and Asylum: strong compromise towards a permanent and sustainable approach

After years of complex negotiations, the EU finally has an agreement. With the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, Europe is taking responsibility with concrete…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Common Candidate Nicolas Schmit (right) shakes hands with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez. Also pictured on front row (from left) S&D President Iratxe García and Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa. Pictured back row (from left): PES Deputy Secretary General Saar van Bueren, LSAP Luxembourg lead candidate for the European elections Marc Angel, PS Belgium lead candidate for the European elections Elio di Rupo and interim leader of Vooruit Melissa Depraetere.

European Council must deliver a truly secure Europe for citizens

A secure Europe is not just a well-defended Europe, it is a Union that acts to provide security to its citizens. From defence to employment,…

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Tiago Antunes, Secretary of State for European Affairs, Portugal (left) and Yonnec Polet, Deputy Secretary-General, PES

PES Europe ministers: EU must provide progressive solutions and security amidst global instability

From international instability to social precariousness, the EU must be a source of security for its citizens. This starts with ensuring continued support for Ukraine….

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood

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