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PES commends progressive MEPs for safeguarding the European Parliament’s COP26 ambitions
October 21, 2021

PES commends progressive MEPs for safeguarding the European Parliament’s COP26 ambitions

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the European Parliament resolution, passed today, which strongly supports global climate ambitions ahead of COP26. The Resolution calls for all G20 countries to be climate neutral by 2050, for international climate finance for developing countries to be scaled up, and for all countries to revise their contributions every five years. Progressives are focused on securing meaningful global commitments from the international event.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES Agri ministers: CAP strategic plans must deliver environmental and social progress
October 11, 2021

PES Agri ministers: CAP strategic plans must deliver environmental and social progress

Member States must use the Common Agriculture Policy to deliver a more sustainable and fairer future for farming communities, PES ministers agreed today as they met in Luxembourg to coordinate ahead of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Fit for 55: social democrats will ensure decarbonisation is just
September 1, 2021

Fit for 55: social democrats will ensure decarbonisation is just

The climate and environmental crisis must be addressed in a way that is socially just, leading to more social progress, better quality of life and increased wellbeing for all citizens across Europe, PES ministers said today.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES environment ministers welcome Fit for 55 package
July 16, 2021

PES environment ministers welcome Fit for 55 package

The Fit for 55 package is a solid launchpad for a socially just decarbonisation of Europe, progressive environment ministers said today as they welcomed the proposals and reaffirmed their commitment to a fair, climate neutral, future for the EU.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Fit for 55 package will lead to a more sustainable and socially fair future
July 14, 2021

Fit for 55 package will lead to a more sustainable and socially fair future

The publication of the Fit for 55 package will enable the EU to reach its climate targets in a just and socially fair way, facilitating climate action founded on true European solidarity.

Environment, Climate, Energy
EU must be ambitious on climate action in the lead-up to COP26
June 30, 2021

EU must be ambitious on climate action in the lead-up to COP26

Building on the momentum of the EU Climate Law, socialists are pushing the EU to embrace world-leading climate action. Ambitious EU laws and targets can be an example for the world to follow, European progressives agreed today.

Environment, Climate, Energy

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