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PES decries state violence in Poland and calls for defence of democracy
November 19, 2020

PES decries state violence in Poland and calls for defence of democracy

The violent suppression of peaceful protesters in Poland must stop, the PES said today as it warned the Polish government is taking yet another turn towards authoritarianism. The situation in the country overnight proves yet again why a tough EU stance on the Rule of Law is necessary.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES GAC: EU must be tough on new Rule of Law breaches
November 16, 2020

PES GAC: EU must be tough on new Rule of Law breaches

The EU must not turn a blind eye to emerging Rule of Law breaches, Europe ministers from the Party of European Socialists said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: Europe should not tolerate Orban’s manipulations of electoral law
November 13, 2020

PES: Europe should not tolerate Orban’s manipulations of electoral law

The Party of European Socialists firmly rejects the announced legislation to modify Hungary’s electoral law for partisan gain. If the bill is passed, it will deprive opposition parties of the chance for equal participation in the next general election in Hungary, scheduled for 2022.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Progressives welcome new European Commission LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
November 12, 2020

Progressives welcome new European Commission LGBTIQ Equality Strategy

Socialists and social democrats welcome the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy, which reaffirms the European Union’s commitment to fight discrimination and to move towards full equality for all EU citizens.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
New budget mechanism is a victory for EU values
November 6, 2020

New budget mechanism is a victory for EU values

Sustained efforts by the Socialists and Democrats has ensured Rule of Law conditionality will be included in the Multiannual Financial Framework for the first time. This is a victory for the progressive fight to defend the EU’s fundamental values, the Party of European Socialists said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: The high turnout in Georgian election shows enhanced democracy
November 2, 2020

PES: The high turnout in Georgian election shows enhanced democracy

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the high turnout during the first round of the parliamentary election in Georgia, held on 31 October.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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