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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

New mandate must bring equality for women
June 21, 2019

New mandate must bring equality for women

Gender equality and parity within the institutions must be priorities for the next mandate, PES Women said today as it released a statement ‘Call for a feminist Europe’.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES leaders: Frans Timmermans is the clear choice for Commission President
June 20, 2019

PES leaders: Frans Timmermans is the clear choice for Commission President

Frans Timmermans is the best candidate for President of the European Commission, with the skills, experience and ideas needed to rejuvenate Europe, Prime Ministers and leaders from the Party of European Socialists said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
New mandate is the momentum to transform Europe for the better
June 18, 2019

New mandate is the momentum to transform Europe for the better

Progressive principles and policies must be at the centre of the next mandate, Ministers of European Affairs from the PES agreed today during their discussion on the next legislative term.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
The PES strongly condemns Turkish gas exploration in Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone
June 18, 2019

The PES strongly condemns Turkish gas exploration in Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone

The PES denounces attempts by Turkey to begin gas exploration in the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES congratulates Iratxe García Pérez on her election as S&D President
June 18, 2019

PES congratulates Iratxe García Pérez on her election as S&D President

The Party of European Socialists (PES) warmly congratulates Spanish MEP Iratxe García Pérez, and First Vice-President of the PES, on her election as the new President of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group in the European Parliament.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Let’s use the next five years to ensure protection for all workers
June 13, 2019

Let’s use the next five years to ensure protection for all workers

The upcoming mandate is the moment to finally ensure that all workers are properly protected, the Party of European Socialists said ahead of today’s Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO).

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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