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Our delegation in Turkey:  Stop arresting protesters, free Ekrem Imamoğlu
PES

Our delegation in Turkey:  Stop arresting protesters, free Ekrem Imamoğlu

We must bring Cohesion Policy up to date while building on its essence, PES ministers say
PES

We must bring Cohesion Policy up to date while building on its essence, PES ministers say

Twitter’s ban of political ads is good for democracy
October 31, 2019

Twitter’s ban of political ads is good for democracy

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the move by Twitter to ban all political advertising from its feed in order to protect the integrity of public discussion. The PES believes all political parties must be able to pitch their ideas to the public and engage in meaningful conversation, without distortion from big money.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Presidency in Helsinki agrees progressive priorities for new mandate
October 25, 2019

PES Presidency in Helsinki agrees progressive priorities for new mandate

We will drive forward Europe so it is a beacon for sustainability and social rights across the world, the Party of European Socialists said today at the meeting of its Presidency.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Commissioner-designate Nicolas Schmit joins progressive EPSCO Ministers to discuss plans for new mandate
October 24, 2019

Commissioner-designate Nicolas Schmit joins progressive EPSCO Ministers to discuss plans for new mandate

More social Europe, more equality and more fairness, this was the emphasis at today’s meeting of the PES EPSCO ministerial network in Luxembourg.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes new Rainbow Rose board
October 21, 2019

PES welcomes new Rainbow Rose board

PES LGBTI Associate Member, Rainbow Rose, has elected a new board at its annual General Assembly in Madrid.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Decision to overlook North Macedonia and Albania is a deep disappointment
October 18, 2019

Decision to overlook North Macedonia and Albania is a deep disappointment

The European Council’s failure to green-light accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania is deeply disappointing and a missed opportunity for Europe, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today. The European Socialists have been a long-standing ally of the two countries as they have attempted to begin the European integration process.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
Unity today at the European Council will strengthen our Union for the future
October 17, 2019

Unity today at the European Council will strengthen our Union for the future

The European Council must speak with one voice today to promote peace and prosperity in a previously war-torn corner of our continent, and move the protracted issue of Brexit towards an acceptable resolution, the Party of European Socialists (PES) Preparation Meeting said today.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood

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