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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
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PES congratulates the newly elected President of Catalonia, Salvador Illa

PES welcomes historic milestone for the Western Balkans and its future in Europe
May 6, 2020

PES welcomes historic milestone for the Western Balkans and its future in Europe

The Party of European Socialists (PES) today strongly welcomes the EU’s show of support for a European future for the Western Balkans. The EU-Western Balkans summit is a milestone on a historic journey towards EU membership for countries in the region.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES Presidency: progressives are mobilising for a recovery which addresses all aspects of the crisis
May 5, 2020

PES Presidency: progressives are mobilising for a recovery which addresses all aspects of the crisis

Progressives are mobilising to make sure the recovery delivers a fairer and more sustainable future for Europe, the PES Presidency heard during a videoconference today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Foreign Policy Network: EU must uphold values and live up to global ambitions as we tackle pandemic
May 5, 2020

PES Foreign Policy Network: EU must uphold values and live up to global ambitions as we tackle pandemic

The EU must reinforce the resilience of our democratic model and values – inside and outside Europe – and take on a global role as we overcome COVID-19, this was the conclusion of a PES Foreign Policy Network meeting today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Finance and Transport Ministers call for green, social and sustainable transport sector
May 4, 2020

PES Finance and Transport Ministers call for green, social and sustainable transport sector

Progressive Finance and Transport Ministers today discussed with the European Commission Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans the strategic importance of supporting and transforming the transport sector as a key pillar of the European COVID-19 recovery strategy.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES EPSCO: employment and social impact must be central to the EU Recovery Plan
May 4, 2020

PES EPSCO: employment and social impact must be central to the EU Recovery Plan

The EU’s recovery strategy must fully reflect the employment and social challenges we face, this was the conclusion as PES EPSCO ministers met by videoconference this afternoon.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES on Labour Day: Reducing social impact, protecting jobs, and achieving sustainability should be at the core of recovery from COVID crisis
May 2, 2020

PES on Labour Day: Reducing social impact, protecting jobs, and achieving sustainability should be at the core of recovery from COVID crisis

With Europe in lockdown the PES took Labour Day online with a livestream featuring a progressive prime minister, commissioners and leaders.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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