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Ukraine: PES marks tragedy of 100 days of Russia’s brutal invasion

Ukraine: PES marks tragedy of 100 days of Russia’s brutal invasion

Today we sadly mark the first 100 days of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Europe is facing its fastest refugee crisis since WWII. The war has shattered the lives of millions.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES sends message of solidarity to HDP delegation in Brussels

PES sends message of solidarity to HDP delegation in Brussels

Deputy Secretaries General of the Party of European Socialists, Giacomo Filibeck and Yonnec Polet, today met in Brussels with a HPD delegation chaired by Prof Mithat Sancar, Co-chair of HDP, an associate member of the PES.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Australia’s centre-left swings back into victory opening a new era of progress

Australia’s centre-left swings back into victory opening a new era of progress

After many years of conservative politics ruling Australia voters have finally had enough, booting out Scott Morrison’s scandal laden administration. The election of the Australian Labor Party’s Anthony Albanese has been welcomed by world leaders and civil society advocates who see this as the moment to achieve transformational change in the Indo-Pacific region on climate, trade, and a slew of issues.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Strengthening our common agenda for development: the impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine on global food security

Strengthening our common agenda for development: the impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine on global food security

On the occasion of the last meeting of our Ministerial network in March, we already expressed our deep concern at the already looming negative impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Today, we are being proven dramatically right.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES condemns upheld prison sentence for Turkish opposition politician Canan Kaftancıoğlu

PES condemns upheld prison sentence for Turkish opposition politician Canan Kaftancıoğlu

The Supreme Court of Appeals in Turkey has today denied justice to Canan Kaftancıoğlu, Istanbul chairperson of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) – a PES associate member party.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Sergei Stanishev at the Polish border: everything must be done to help the Ukrainian people and recipient countries

Sergei Stanishev at the Polish border: everything must be done to help the Ukrainian people and recipient countries

People running for their lives, traumatised women and children, and the constant need to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine – this is what PES high-level representatives saw at the Polish-Ukrainian border today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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