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PES supports the efforts of Romanian Social Democrats to prevent further chaos in the country
September 6, 2021

PES supports the efforts of Romanian Social Democrats to prevent further chaos in the country

The Party of the European Socialists is deeply concerned by political turbulence caused by the conservative government led by Prime Minister Florin Citu (PNL/EPP) and supports its member party PSD in the current situation in Romania.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Rainbow Rose and PES fly the flag for equality and diversity at WorldPride
August 21, 2021

Rainbow Rose and PES fly the flag for equality and diversity at WorldPride

Socialists and democrats proudly stand for LGBTIQ+ rights and equality, this was the message today as a joint Rainbow Rose and PES delegation took part in WorldPride in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES stands with Lewica against PiS attempt to undermine media freedom
August 12, 2021

PES stands with Lewica against PiS attempt to undermine media freedom

The Party of European Socialists condemns Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party for its latest attempt to silence critical media. The PES stands with Lewica in opposition to the government’s new media law.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
10 years on, PES remembers Oslo and Utøya terror attacks
July 22, 2021

10 years on, PES remembers Oslo and Utøya terror attacks

The Party of European Socialists today stands in solidarity with its member party the Norwegian Labour Party, and all of Norway, in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Oslo and Utøya island, that took place ten years ago.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Rainbow Rose holds online General Assembly
July 12, 2021

Rainbow Rose holds online General Assembly

Earlier this month, Rainbow Rose met virtually for its annual General Assembly, the second time the event has been held online because of the pandemic. The LGBTIQ organisation of the PES took the decision so it could continue its important discussions about defending LGBTIQ rights in Europe whilst safeguarding health.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
#LoveWhereILive: progressives back LGBTIQ freedom cities and regions
June 28, 2021

#LoveWhereILive: progressives back LGBTIQ freedom cities and regions

LGBTIQ persons everywhere in Europe should enjoy the freedom to live and publicly express their sexual orientation and gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics without fear of intolerance, discrimination or persecution.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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