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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

Continued economic support is the right move for recovery

Continued economic support is the right move for recovery

The Party of European Socialists today welcomes the continuing economic support announced by European Commissioner for Economy, Paolo Gentiloni. This decision offers a vital lifeline for Member States as the coronavirus crisis continues to depress economy activity and drive-up fiscal spending.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
High hopes for ambitious EU Social Action Plan

High hopes for ambitious EU Social Action Plan

The Social Action Plan – due to be published by the European Commission on Wednesday – is an important milestone on the road to Social Europe. Expectation for the Plan are high – this is a golden chance to translate the Pillar’s principles into meaningful change for citizens, the Party of European Socialists said today.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES Women Gender Equality Network spotlights need for gender sensitive COVID-19 recovery and European Pillar of Social Rights

PES Women Gender Equality Network spotlights need for gender sensitive COVID-19 recovery and European Pillar of Social Rights

Gender-sensitive national recovery and resilience plans, coupled with an ambitious EU Action Plan to deliver on the European Pillar of Social Rights, are needed to recover from the pandemic and to boost gender equality. That was the message of the PES Women Gender Equality Network today.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES urges European Council to implement quick, efficient and fair vaccine rollout

PES urges European Council to implement quick, efficient and fair vaccine rollout

The EU must live up to citizens’ expectations on the rollout of vaccines, prime ministers, European Commissioners and leaders from the PES said this afternoon.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES ministers urge EU to take a step forward on combating tax evasion and fraud, call for corporate tax transparency

PES ministers urge EU to take a step forward on combating tax evasion and fraud, call for corporate tax transparency

PES ministers today stressed the social responsibility that companies have to disclose certain information related to their accounting, as they met to coordinate ahead of the Competitiveness Council tomorrow which will discuss public country-by-country reporting.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES rejects crackdown on opposition in Turkey

PES rejects crackdown on opposition in Turkey

The Party of European Socialists rejects the attacks on its associate member party Halklarin Demokratik Partisi – People’s Democratic Party (HDP) – by Turkish authorities.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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