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PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid
Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid

UK Labour leader
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PES congratulates Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on a stunning election victory

PES calls on EU Council to support fair and sustainable recovery plan
June 18, 2020

PES calls on EU Council to support fair and sustainable recovery plan

Tomorrow leaders must put Europe on course for a fair and sustainable recovery, prime ministers, commissioners and leaders from the socialists and democratic family said at a European Council preparatory meeting today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
#PESTalks livestream to set out recovery for people, jobs and the economy
June 18, 2020

#PESTalks livestream to set out recovery for people, jobs and the economy

Europe needs a recovery which works for people and the planet. #PESTalks: a plan for people, jobs and the economy will see key figures from the progressive movement discuss socialist and social democratic plans to rejuvenate Europe post-COVID19.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES President Sergei Stanishev regrets Mario Centeno’s resignation
June 18, 2020

PES President Sergei Stanishev regrets Mario Centeno’s resignation

Portuguese Finance Minister Mario Centeno has announced he will be stepping down from government, as well as from his position as Eurogroup President.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
Progressives urge swift agreement on recovery financing
June 16, 2020

Progressives urge swift agreement on recovery financing

Swift adoption of the recovery plan and the revamped MFF will be vital for our economies and our Union, PES Europe ministers agreed as they met by videoconference to coordinate ahead of today’s EU General Affairs Council.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES ENVI Network: a strong European Green Deal will be the bedrock of the recovery
June 16, 2020

PES ENVI Network: a strong European Green Deal will be the bedrock of the recovery

The EU must move to a sustainable and circular socio-economic system much faster – this is how Europe will revitalise following the COVID19 crisis, the PES ENVI Network said today following an exchange with, Diederik Samson, Head of Cabinet for Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Poland: Duda’s anti-LGBTI stance is a scandal and a sign his campaign is struggling
June 15, 2020

Poland: Duda’s anti-LGBTI stance is a scandal and a sign his campaign is struggling

The Party of European Socialists is deeply worried that Polish president Andrzej Duda intends to run for re-election on a homophobic agenda, after he announced his intention to ban alleged “LGBTI propaganda”.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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