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PES Democracy Network: EU must remain vigilant and be ready to act on Rule of Law breaches

PES Democracy Network: EU must remain vigilant and be ready to act on Rule of Law breaches

After a turbulent year for democracy and the Rule of Law in Europe, the EU must remain vigilant and be ready to act. This was the conclusion as socialists and social democrats met today in the Democracy Network of the Party of European Socialists (PES).

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES President discusses democracy and inequality with Lula da Silva in Brussels

PES President discusses democracy and inequality with Lula da Silva in Brussels

Defending democracy internationally, reducing inequalities, and guaranteeing equal opportunities for all people. These were the main topics discussed at the meeting of PES President Sergei Stanishev and former president of Brazil Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva at the European Parliament today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Migration and Integration Network calls for more effective, legal pathways for safe, orderly and regular migration

PES Migration and Integration Network calls for more effective, legal pathways for safe, orderly and regular migration

Asylum seekers and other migrants are being driven into the arms of ruthless human traffickers because of limited legal options to reach the EU.
Europe must offer more effective safe and legal pathways for people who want to live, work and study in the EU, the PES Migration and Integration Network said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes election of Magdalena Andersson as new leader of the Swedish Social Democrats

PES welcomes election of Magdalena Andersson as new leader of the Swedish Social Democrats

The Party of European Socialists (PES) congratulates Magdalena Andersson on her election as the new leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party (SAP), a full member party of the PES.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES mourns the death of Fofi Gennimata

PES mourns the death of Fofi Gennimata

The Party of European Socialists mourns the untimely death of PASOK leader Fofi Gennimata at the age of 56 years. Europe’s socialist political family sends its condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. She will be deeply missed.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES calls for united, European, response to Rule of Law breaches

PES calls for united, European, response to Rule of Law breaches

Right-wing governments cannot ignore the founding principles of the European Union, this was the conclusion today of a European Council pre-summit meeting of prime ministers, European Commissioners and leaders from the Party of European Socialists (PES).

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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