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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 Training Academy in Brussels and Leuven
October 4, 2019

PES Training Academy in Brussels and Leuven

Five years after the first edition in 2014, the PES European Training Academy gathered activists from all around Europe at the PES headquarters in Brussels yesterday. More than 40 representatives from more than 20 member parties were welcomed by Marije Laffeber, PES Deputy Secretary-General and by Michael Hoppe, Secretary-General of the S&D Group in the European Parliament.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
The EU economy is safe with Gentiloni
October 3, 2019

The EU economy is safe with Gentiloni

Commissioner-designate for the Economy, Paolo Gentiloni showed he has the skills and experience needed to successfully steward Europe’s economy through the next five years, the Party of European Socialists said today.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
No region, no person left behind with Elisa Ferreira
October 2, 2019

No region, no person left behind with Elisa Ferreira

The Commissioner-designate for Cohesion and Reforms is the right person to ensure Europe moves forward together, the Party of European Socialists said today as it backed Elisa Ferreira’s candidacy following a strong performance at the parliamentary hearing.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Commission has its champion for equality in Helena Dalli
October 2, 2019

Commission has its champion for equality in Helena Dalli

The European Commission finally has its equality champion, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today as Commission-delegate Helena Dalli spoke in front of a Parliamentary hearing on the new Commission.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Ylva Johansson has the right approach on Home Affairs
October 2, 2019

Ylva Johansson has the right approach on Home Affairs

The collaborative approach to Home Affairs emphasised by Sweden’s Commissioner-designate is the right path forward for the European Union, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES backs Urpilainen’s progressive plan for International Partnerships portfolio
October 1, 2019

PES backs Urpilainen’s progressive plan for International Partnerships portfolio

By clearly outlining an approach based on the fundamental values of the European Union, Commissioner-designate Jutta Urpilainen has shown herself to be a strong choice for the International Partnerships portfolio, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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