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Yes Summer Camp
Youth, Education, Inclusiveness

Katarina Barley at the YES Summer Camp: A Europe that works for youth is our priority

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.
PES

Socialists and democrats will hold Commission President to progressive promises

Photo: Jason Goodman

PES hails new Directive to support quality traineeships and end exploitation

The Party of European Socialists (PES) commends European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit for taking clear action to improve working conditions for trainees, including pay, inclusiveness and…

Employment, Social affairs, Health
European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit. Photo: European Union, 2024. Source: EC - Audiovisual Service

PES welcomes actions to tackle labour and skills shortages

The Party of European Socialists (PES) commends European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit for the action plan to tackle labour and skills shortages, to be activated by…

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
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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PES: only sustainable farming can guarantee long-term food security

Sustainable farming is the future. Europe must embrace it, not roll back progress. This is the message today from Europe’s socialist family as it condemns…

Environment, Climate, Energy
Progressive deal reached to foster sustainable and responsible behaviour in the global value chains

Progressive deal reached to foster sustainable and responsible behaviour in the global value chains

The Party of European Socialists (PES) welcomes the approval by the Council of the interinstitutional agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive reached by…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Progressive deal reached to tackle modern slavery in our supply chains

Progressive deal reached to tackle modern slavery in our supply chains

The Party of European Socialists (PES) welcomes the approval by the Council of the interinstitutional agreement on the Forced Labour Regulation reached by the Belgian…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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