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PES warns against any abuse of social media in electoral processes and calls for actions to defend European democracy 

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Economy, Finance, Cohesion

PES commends Partit Laburista for the progressive 2025 budget of Malta

PES ENVI Network: EU must not compromise on green future
October 29, 2020

PES ENVI Network: EU must not compromise on green future

An ambitious European Climate Law must be brought into force, the PES Environment, Climate Change & Energy Network said today.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES welcomes historic EU minimum wages proposal
October 28, 2020

PES welcomes historic EU minimum wages proposal

We are one step closer to guaranteeing fair wages for all Europeans, the PES said today as it welcomed the EU Directive for adequate minimum wages put forward by European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Social Europe Network: it is time for fair minimum wages in the EU
October 27, 2020

PES Social Europe Network: it is time for fair minimum wages in the EU

The EU can and must act to guarantee fair pay for all Europeans, socialist and democrats said today as they urged Member States and MEPs to support an EU framework directive for minimum wages when it is brought forward.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes overwhelming majority to change Chilean constitution
October 26, 2020

PES welcomes overwhelming majority to change Chilean constitution

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes the outcome of the referendum in Chile, where the great majority of the people voted in favour of drafting a new just and inclusive constitution.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Women: Gender equality policies cannot be put on hold amid COVID-19 pandemic
October 23, 2020

PES Women: Gender equality policies cannot be put on hold amid COVID-19 pandemic

Meeting by videoconference, PES Women convened to discuss key issues to advance the gender equality agenda at European level and in Member States. PES Women representatives expressed their concerns not only about the growing backlash against women’s rights but also the lack of focus on the topic in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES condemns stealthy abortion restriction in Poland
October 22, 2020

PES condemns stealthy abortion restriction in Poland

The Party of European Socialists deplores the ruling by the Polish Constitutional Court that abortion due to foetal defects is unconstitutional. This decision radically limits the rights of Polish women.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

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