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Rainbow Rose gathers in Rome to defend equality and strengthen progressive action
Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

Rainbow Rose gathers in Rome to defend equality and strengthen progressive action

Progressives deliver stronger education foundations for all
PES

Progressives deliver stronger education foundations for all

PES Women: humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan calls for solidarity and immediate action to safeguard lives and rights of women and girls
August 17, 2021

PES Women: humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan calls for solidarity and immediate action to safeguard lives and rights of women and girls

With the rapid seizing of control by the Taliban in Afghanistan since May, and the city of Kabul last weekend, many lives are at risk. Safe passage out of the country for anyone in danger must be ensured. For those unable to escape, a dark future lies ahead, particularly for women and girls.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES stands with Lewica against PiS attempt to undermine media freedom
August 12, 2021

PES stands with Lewica against PiS attempt to undermine media freedom

The Party of European Socialists condemns Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party for its latest attempt to silence critical media. The PES stands with Lewica in opposition to the government’s new media law.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
The PES condemns the ethnic killing of entire Kurdish family in Central Turkey
July 31, 2021

The PES condemns the ethnic killing of entire Kurdish family in Central Turkey

The PES strongly condemns the armed assault against a private residence in Turkey, which took the lives of seven citizens last Friday. The attack, driven by ethnic hate against the Kurdish minority took place in the central Konya province in Turkey.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
10 years on, PES remembers Oslo and Utøya terror attacks
July 22, 2021

10 years on, PES remembers Oslo and Utøya terror attacks

The Party of European Socialists today stands in solidarity with its member party the Norwegian Labour Party, and all of Norway, in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Oslo and Utøya island, that took place ten years ago.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES environment ministers welcome Fit for 55 package
July 16, 2021

PES environment ministers welcome Fit for 55 package

The Fit for 55 package is a solid launchpad for a socially just decarbonisation of Europe, progressive environment ministers said today as they welcomed the proposals and reaffirmed their commitment to a fair, climate neutral, future for the EU.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Fit for 55 package will lead to a more sustainable and socially fair future
July 14, 2021

Fit for 55 package will lead to a more sustainable and socially fair future

The publication of the Fit for 55 package will enable the EU to reach its climate targets in a just and socially fair way, facilitating climate action founded on true European solidarity.

Environment, Climate, Energy

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