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10 years on, PES remembers Oslo and Utøya terror attacks

10 years on, PES remembers Oslo and Utøya terror attacks

The Party of European Socialists today stands in solidarity with its member party the Norwegian Labour Party, and all of Norway, in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Oslo and Utøya island, that took place ten years ago.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Rainbow Rose holds online General Assembly

Rainbow Rose holds online General Assembly

Earlier this month, Rainbow Rose met virtually for its annual General Assembly, the second time the event has been held online because of the pandemic. The LGBTIQ organisation of the PES took the decision so it could continue its important discussions about defending LGBTIQ rights in Europe whilst safeguarding health.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
#LoveWhereILive: progressives back LGBTIQ freedom cities and regions

#LoveWhereILive: progressives back LGBTIQ freedom cities and regions

LGBTIQ persons everywhere in Europe should enjoy the freedom to live and publicly express their sexual orientation and gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics without fear of intolerance, discrimination or persecution.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES GAC: EU must not hesitate to use Article 7 to hold Member States accountable

PES GAC: EU must not hesitate to use Article 7 to hold Member States accountable

The EU must not shy away from exerting maximum pressure on Member State governments that constantly violate the Rule of Law, Europe ministers from the Party of European Socialists (PES) stated today as they committed to defend European values.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES supports the Spanish Government pardon to overcome the territorial crisis in Spain within the Constitutional order

PES supports the Spanish Government pardon to overcome the territorial crisis in Spain within the Constitutional order

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the courageous decision of the PSOE-led Government to foster the political dialogue with the approval of the pardon of the independentist leaders. This clear signal will help the Catalan and the Spanish society to heal from the political consequences of the illegal referendum in 2017, under the PP government.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES stands with LGBTIQ community against campaign to restrict rights in Hungary

PES stands with LGBTIQ community against campaign to restrict rights in Hungary

The Party of European Socialists (PES) and its LGBTIQ organisation Rainbow Rose condemn a new law passed in Hungary’s parliament that bans gay people from being featured in school education materials and TV shows for children.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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