News & press releases

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

Accession negotiations for North Macedonia and Albania must start without delay
February 25, 2020

Accession negotiations for North Macedonia and Albania must start without delay

The revised enlargement process must finally open the door for the accession negotiation with countries that meet the criteria, ministers from the progressive political family said this morning at a meeting in Brussels.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
Gentiloni and progressive ministers map out new growth model for Europe
February 25, 2020

Gentiloni and progressive ministers map out new growth model for Europe

European Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni today met with Europe ministers from the PES to discuss the path towards a new growth model for Europe.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES: Banning a far-right rally in Sofia is the appropriate action by the Bulgarian authorities
February 24, 2020

PES: Banning a far-right rally in Sofia is the appropriate action by the Bulgarian authorities

For the first time in 17 years, the torch procession commemorating a nazi Bulgarian general from the WWII period was cancelled.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: MFF must ensure proper funding for greener, more social Europe, with strengthened Rule of Law
February 20, 2020

PES: MFF must ensure proper funding for greener, more social Europe, with strengthened Rule of Law

The European Council must reach an agreement that allows the EU to deliver on progressive priorities like the Green Deal, the European Pillar of Social Rights and to endorse the Rule of Law, the PES said at a European Council preparation meeting in Brussels today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
EU must support education mobility
February 20, 2020

EU must support education mobility

Europe must invest in education and training in a way which supports European cohesion and convergence, this was the conclusion of a meeting of Socialists and Democrat Education Ministers in Brussels today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Europe must act together to strengthen pathways for labour migration
February 19, 2020

Europe must act together to strengthen pathways for labour migration

Our family is committed to creating more safe and regular channels for migration to help people in need of protection, to address labour market needs and skills shortages, and to maximise the benefits for the countries of origin, the PES-FEPS Migration & Integration Network meeting in Brussels said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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