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PES: Jimmy Carter’s legacy of striving for peace and human rights must be continued 
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PES: Jimmy Carter’s legacy of striving for peace and human rights must be continued 

Dragan Djilas
Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

PES condemns the attack on opposition leader in Serbia

PES backs ETUC call for emergency economic measures in response to COVID-19
March 20, 2020

PES backs ETUC call for emergency economic measures in response to COVID-19

European institutions and governments must act rapidly to prevent an economic shock, this was the central message of a letter published today by the ETUC. The PES joins world-renowned economists and academics, trade unionists, former prime ministers, and a former European commissioner in backing the call for action.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
COVID-19: Progressives urge Eurogroup to adopt far-reaching Economic Recovery Plan
March 16, 2020

COVID-19: Progressives urge Eurogroup to adopt far-reaching Economic Recovery Plan

PES President Sergei Stanishev, S&D President Iratxe Garcia, and Christophe Rouillon, President of the PES Group in the Committee of the Regions, have today written to the Eurogroup calling for action to mitigate the socioeconomic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES supports European efforts against Coronavirus
March 12, 2020

PES supports European efforts against Coronavirus

The President of the Party of European Socialists, Sergei Stanishev, has sent a letter of support to all leaders of PES parties in the face of the Coronavirus outbreak. Our political family expresses full solidarity and support for the efforts undertaken to contain the spread of the virus.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Electoral reform agreement is positive sign for Georgia
March 10, 2020

Electoral reform agreement is positive sign for Georgia

The PES strongly welcomes the agreement on electoral reform reached by the majority and opposition in Georgia. The cross-party deal sets out the rules for Georgia’s October 2020 elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
International Women’s Day 2020: Feminists united for generation equality
March 8, 2020

International Women’s Day 2020: Feminists united for generation equality

On International Women’s Day PES Women joins the global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and we echo calls for action to accelerate gender equality.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES Women and PES welcome Gender Equality Strategy
March 5, 2020

PES Women and PES welcome Gender Equality Strategy

PES Women and the Party of European Socialists strongly welcome the publication of the EU Gender Equality Strategy today.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

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