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PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid
Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid

UK Labour leader
PES

PES congratulates Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on a stunning election victory

Challenging Theresa May head on is the right thing to do
January 16, 2019

Challenging Theresa May head on is the right thing to do

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and the Conservatives are still treating Brexit as an internal party matter and challenging them head on is the best thing to do, according to the PES.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Progressives take Europe a step closer to eradicating child poverty
January 16, 2019

Progressives take Europe a step closer to eradicating child poverty

The PES has welcomed the plenary vote in the European Parliament, led by the S&Ds, which backed €5.9 billion ESF+ funding for the European Child Guarantee.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
2019 election manifesto to be presented in Spain
January 10, 2019

2019 election manifesto to be presented in Spain

Progressive prime ministers, leaders and activists from across Europe will come together with Frans Timmermans – the PES Common Candidate for President of the European Commission – to publicly set out the Party’s policy platform in Madrid in February.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Safe future for Syrian communities must be top priority
December 21, 2018

Safe future for Syrian communities must be top priority

As the United States reconsiders its role in Syria, communities on the front line of the battle to defeat ISIS must be supported to achieve a safe future.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Local democracy under threat in Latvia
December 20, 2018

Local democracy under threat in Latvia

The PES is deeply concerned about the attempts of government members in Latvia to dismiss elected local representatives in the country.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
2019 – the defining year for Europe
December 20, 2018

2019 – the defining year for Europe

With the European elections fast approaching, the PES stands ready to lead progressive change in Europe.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood

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