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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

Frans Timmermans wins key debate in race for EU Commission top job
April 29, 2019

Frans Timmermans wins key debate in race for EU Commission top job

The socialist candidate to become the next President of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans, put in a confident performance tonight at the Maastricht debate, the first Spitzenkandidaten showdown ahead of the European elections. An online audience vote consistently showed Frans Timmermans in the lead, ultimately being voted the winner of the debate with 43% of votes cast in his favour.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
European Parliament backs key progressive policies in final plenary week
April 16, 2019

European Parliament backs key progressive policies in final plenary week

A green light for the European Labour Authority and new protections for workers are a welcome step for a more social Europe, but our work is not done the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Finnish election shows progressive Europe is coming
April 15, 2019

Finnish election shows progressive Europe is coming

The Social Democrat victory in Finland shows progressives have the momentum going into the European elections, the Party of European Socialists said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Negotiation is the only route through Brexit impasse
April 10, 2019

Negotiation is the only route through Brexit impasse

The UK Government and EU must work together to prevent the UK crashing out without a deal, the Party of European Socialists said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Social rights show progress, but a more ambitious Commission would have achieved more
April 9, 2019

Social rights show progress, but a more ambitious Commission would have achieved more

Without progressives driving the social rights agenda, the Juncker Commission’s achievements would be even more modest, the Party of European Socialists said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
SEN: We will build on progressive achievements as we continue our fight for equality
April 4, 2019

SEN: We will build on progressive achievements as we continue our fight for equality

Progressives will keep pushing for policies which bring about a better life for all Europeans, the PES Social Europe Network (SEN) said today as it met for the last time during this European Parliamentary term.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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