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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

PSOE is the only party that can guarantee a progressive government to move Spain forward
November 6, 2019

PSOE is the only party that can guarantee a progressive government to move Spain forward

Spain’s general election is a chance to cement the country’s positive, progressive, future.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
European Unequal Pay Day 2019: PES Women call on the first female Commission President to close the gender pay gap
November 4, 2019

European Unequal Pay Day 2019: PES Women call on the first female Commission President to close the gender pay gap

Today, on European Unequal Pay Day, PES Women is calling on the incoming Commission President to finally close the gender pay gap. The PES member organisation – which fights for female empowerment and gender equality – has mounted a campaign to end pay discrimination, and has sent a specially designed campaign postcard to Ursula von der Leyen.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Twitter’s ban of political ads is good for democracy
October 31, 2019

Twitter’s ban of political ads is good for democracy

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the move by Twitter to ban all political advertising from its feed in order to protect the integrity of public discussion. The PES believes all political parties must be able to pitch their ideas to the public and engage in meaningful conversation, without distortion from big money.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Presidency in Helsinki agrees progressive priorities for new mandate
October 25, 2019

PES Presidency in Helsinki agrees progressive priorities for new mandate

We will drive forward Europe so it is a beacon for sustainability and social rights across the world, the Party of European Socialists said today at the meeting of its Presidency.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Commissioner-designate Nicolas Schmit joins progressive EPSCO Ministers to discuss plans for new mandate
October 24, 2019

Commissioner-designate Nicolas Schmit joins progressive EPSCO Ministers to discuss plans for new mandate

More social Europe, more equality and more fairness, this was the emphasis at today’s meeting of the PES EPSCO ministerial network in Luxembourg.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes new Rainbow Rose board
October 21, 2019

PES welcomes new Rainbow Rose board

PES LGBTI Associate Member, Rainbow Rose, has elected a new board at its annual General Assembly in Madrid.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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