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PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats
Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats

Giacomo Filibeck and Salvador Ilia
PES

PES congratulates the newly elected President of Catalonia, Salvador Illa

PES ministers for gender equality reaffirm commitment to accelerate women’s rights for a truly feminist and equal Europe

PES ministers for gender equality reaffirm commitment to accelerate women’s rights for a truly feminist and equal Europe

EU leaders must show a clear commitment to women’s rights and gender equality by creating a forum for intergovernmental exchange at the EU-level, progressive gender equality ministers agreed today.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Montenegro: PES welcomes historic vote approving life partnerships for same-sex couples

Montenegro: PES welcomes historic vote approving life partnerships for same-sex couples

The Party of European Socialists and Rainbow Rose celebrate the landmark vote in favour of life partnerships for same-sex couples in Montenegro. Proposed and promoted by the governing Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), and passed with votes from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), social democracy united to achieve progress and equality for the LGBTIQ community.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Social Europe Network welcomes Commissioner Schmit’s action on youth employment

PES Social Europe Network welcomes Commissioner Schmit’s action on youth employment

Commissioner Schmit’s Youth Employment Support (YES) package is a positive move to support jobs for the next generation – a key priority for socialists and democrats – the PES Social Europe Network (SEN) said today as it welcomed the initiative.

Youth, Education, Inclusiveness
PES tourism ministers’ declaration: a way forward to relaunch European tourism

PES tourism ministers’ declaration: a way forward to relaunch European tourism

Tourism ministers from Spain, Italy, Malta and Portugal today signed a joint declaration calling for a coordinated relaunch of European tourism which boosts the industry and guarantees the health and safety of tourists and local populations.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Youth Employment Support: Fighting youth unemployment is a priority for a fair and sustainable recovery

Youth Employment Support: Fighting youth unemployment is a priority for a fair and sustainable recovery

The Party of European Socialists (PES) warmly welcomes the Youth Employment Support package produced by Commissioner Nicolas Schmit and launched today by the European Commission.

Youth, Education, Inclusiveness
PES: COVID crisis confirms the need for affordable and quality healthcare for all

PES: COVID crisis confirms the need for affordable and quality healthcare for all

Guaranteeing universal access to affordable and quality healthcare must be a priority for the EU, Europe’s socialist and democratic political family said as it adopted a healthcare declaration at a meeting of the PES Presidency.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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