News & press releases
PES condemns targeting of civilian plane by Belarusian authorities and calls for the immediate release of opposition figures
The hijacking of a civilian flight by Belarusian authorities is totally illegal and egregious, the Party of European Socialists said today as it called for the release of Raman Pratasevich and Sofia Sapega.
PES hails adoption of new fund to ensure all workers and regions are included in the climate transition
The Party of European Socialists welcomes the final adoption by the European Parliament of the regulation establishing the Just Transition Fund (JTF), a key element of progressive efforts to guarantee that no workers and no regions are left behind as Europe transitions to a more sustainable future.
IDAHOBIT: socialists and democrats stand by the LGBTIQ community
The Party of European Socialists (PES) and its LGBTI organisation Rainbow Rose are today marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) (17 May) by strongly reaffirming their commitment to fighting discrimination in Europe and around the world.
Greater support for education and training needed in recovery plans, progressive education ministers say
After over a year of disruption for learners, the recovery must restore educational opportunities for all and support trainees and apprentices in Europe’s fragile economy, education ministers from the PES said today.
PES calls for de-escalation after Jerusalem clashes
The Party of European Socialists is deeply concerned by the surge of violence following the demolition of houses and threats of evictions of Palestinian families from East Jerusalem yesterday, and the protests and clashes between Palestinians and the Israeli police in and around the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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