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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

PES and progressive leaders from the Western Balkans call for pre-accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia
October 9, 2019

PES and progressive leaders from the Western Balkans call for pre-accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia

The Party of European Socialists (PES) and members of the social democratic parties of the Western Balkans, including Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of North Macedonia Radmila Sekerinska, have called for the EU to initiate pre-accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia, at a Regional Forum in Budapest on 7-8 October.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES Academy shapes new progressive agenda
October 9, 2019

PES Academy shapes new progressive agenda

The PES Academy has brought together young professionals and activists representing over 20 PES parties and organisations for an intensive training programme, for the fifth consecutive year.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES deeply concerned about the Kurds in Northern Syria
October 8, 2019

PES deeply concerned about the Kurds in Northern Syria

The Party of European Socialists is extremely worried about the fate of the Kurdish population in Northern Syria, after President Trump’s announced decision to withdraw the US troops stationed in the region. The PES believes that this will open a power vacuum that can be exploited by Turkey to occupy and alter the population structure across the Syrian border.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Frans Timmermans can deliver a sustainable, green transition that leaves no European behind
October 8, 2019

Frans Timmermans can deliver a sustainable, green transition that leaves no European behind

Frans Timmermans, set out a clear plan today to lead the European transition to a green economy and to encourage other major emitters to follow suit. The PES is proud that Mr Timmermans, who campaigned in the European elections on a strong climate and social agenda, is set to lead Europe’s efforts on the green transition as Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal in the new European Commission.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Stronger, more united Europe in the world with Josep Borrell
October 7, 2019

Stronger, more united Europe in the world with Josep Borrell

The High Representative for a Stronger Europe in the World designate, Josep Borrell is the right choice to have a Common European voice in a multipolar world with increasingly assertive powers.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Costa’s leftist policies endorsed by the Portuguese people
October 7, 2019

Costa’s leftist policies endorsed by the Portuguese people

The Party of European Socialists warmly congratulates Partido Socialista, our member party from Portugal, and Prime Minister António Costa on their clear victory in the general election held on Sunday.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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