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European Semester Spring Package: PES welcomes focus on green and sustainable recovery

European Semester Spring Package: PES welcomes focus on green and sustainable recovery

The investments and progressive reforms contained in the European Semester Spring Package presented today will keep the European recovery on course, the Party of European Socialists said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Social Europe Network: minimum wages Directive adoption will make a difference

Social Europe Network: minimum wages Directive adoption will make a difference

The swift adoption of the EU Directive on adequate minimum wages will help millions of low paid workers across Europe – it’s time to reach agreement and put it into place, the Social Europe Network (SEN) of the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Progressive health ministers pledge their full support to Ukrainians

Progressive health ministers pledge their full support to Ukrainians

Social democrats are working hard to ensure that refugees from Ukraine are able to access healthcare, including mental healthcare, in their host countries. This was discussed today by health ministers from the Party of European Socialists (PES).

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES EPSCO ministers: we stand in solidarity with Ukraine

PES EPSCO ministers: we stand in solidarity with Ukraine

Socialist Employment and Social Affairs (EPSCO) ministers push to put solidarity into action at the EU level and stand ready to welcome Ukrainians fleeing the war, now.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Socialist ministers focused on delivering fairer deal for workers

Socialist ministers focused on delivering fairer deal for workers

Delivering adequate wages and better conditions for platform workers – this was the focus today as employment and social affairs (EPSCO) ministers from the Party of European Socialists met online.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Progressive health ministers adopt declaration promoting quality healthcare for all Europeans

Progressive health ministers adopt declaration promoting quality healthcare for all Europeans

Social democrats will ensure health systems are well-resourced, supported by excellent public services, affordable and accessible to all – this is a fundamental part of Europe’s social model and social cohesion. This is the message in a joint declaration adopted by health ministers from the Party of European Socialists (PES).

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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