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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

IDAHOBIT: socialists and democrats stand by the LGBTIQ community
May 17, 2021

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.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Greater support for education and training needed in recovery plans, progressive education ministers say
May 12, 2021

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.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES commends Spanish regulation that will protect riders
May 12, 2021

PES commends Spanish regulation that will protect riders

The Party of European Socialists fully supports the new regulation presented by the Spanish government requiring delivery platforms to recognise riders as employees.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES calls for de-escalation after Jerusalem clashes
May 11, 2021

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.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Women: the Istanbul Convention saves lives – 10 years on, it is more important than ever
May 11, 2021

PES Women: the Istanbul Convention saves lives – 10 years on, it is more important than ever

The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, known as the Istanbul Convention, opened for signatures on 11 May 2011.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
COVID-19 vaccine patents: scientific breakthroughs must benefit all
May 7, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine patents: scientific breakthroughs must benefit all

Waiving patents for COVID-19 vaccines can boost the rollout of shots to people in desperate need, PES President Sergei Stanishev said today as he welcomed the United States’ decision to back efforts to temporarily lift patent protections for coronavirus vaccines.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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