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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

Commission has its champion for equality in Helena Dalli
October 2, 2019

Commission has its champion for equality in Helena Dalli

The European Commission finally has its equality champion, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today as Commission-delegate Helena Dalli spoke in front of a Parliamentary hearing on the new Commission.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
No region, no person left behind with Elisa Ferreira
October 2, 2019

No region, no person left behind with Elisa Ferreira

The Commissioner-designate for Cohesion and Reforms is the right person to ensure Europe moves forward together, the Party of European Socialists said today as it backed Elisa Ferreira’s candidacy following a strong performance at the parliamentary hearing.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Ylva Johansson has the right approach on Home Affairs
October 2, 2019

Ylva Johansson has the right approach on Home Affairs

The collaborative approach to Home Affairs emphasised by Sweden’s Commissioner-designate is the right path forward for the European Union, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES backs Urpilainen’s progressive plan for International Partnerships portfolio
October 1, 2019

PES backs Urpilainen’s progressive plan for International Partnerships portfolio

By clearly outlining an approach based on the fundamental values of the European Union, Commissioner-designate Jutta Urpilainen has shown herself to be a strong choice for the International Partnerships portfolio, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Schmit proves he can deliver on jobs and social rights as Commissioner
October 1, 2019

Schmit proves he can deliver on jobs and social rights as Commissioner

Commissioner-designate Nicolas Schmit showed a strong progressive vision and a clear commitment to work for a more social and prosperous Europe as he faced a Parliamentary hearing today, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Strong performance from progressive candidate Šefčovič as Commission hearings begin
September 30, 2019

Strong performance from progressive candidate Šefčovič as Commission hearings begin

Progressives candidates Maroš Šefčovič proved his competence and experience during the opening of the parliamentary hearings on the next European Commission, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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