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Rainbow Rose gathers in Rome to defend equality and strengthen progressive action
Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

Rainbow Rose gathers in Rome to defend equality and strengthen progressive action

Progressives deliver stronger education foundations for all
PES

Progressives deliver stronger education foundations for all

PES Europe ministers urge vigilance on the Rule of Law and fast implementation of the Recovery Plan
October 12, 2020

PES Europe ministers urge vigilance on the Rule of Law and fast implementation of the Recovery Plan

The EU is a community of values and every Member State must respect that, Europe ministers from the PES stated today as they met to coordinate ahead of tomorrow’s General Affairs Council (GAC).

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes milestone Climate Law
October 8, 2020

PES welcomes milestone Climate Law

The PES welcomes the EU Climate Law vote by the European Parliament which brings the EU a step closer to a greener future – progressive political ambitions are now closer to becoming binding legislation.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES Women: Angela Merkel must unblock ’Women on Boards’ Directive
October 6, 2020

PES Women: Angela Merkel must unblock ’Women on Boards’ Directive

Women make up less than 30% of board members and only 8% of CEOs of the largest listed companies in the EU. This gender inequality in economic decision-making is not only unfair, it is a waste of human resources, talent and innovative potential, PES Women said today as it called for the EU’s Women on Boards Directive to be implemented.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES welcomes strong socialist presence in Belgium’s new federal government
October 2, 2020

PES welcomes strong socialist presence in Belgium’s new federal government

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the formation of Belgium’s new federal government – the strong socialist presence in the new administration opens up the opportunity for a fairer and more equal country for all.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
EU must stick to its values in the face of internal and international challenges
October 1, 2020

EU must stick to its values in the face of internal and international challenges

The EU must stand up when its values and Member States are challenged, socialist and democratic prime ministers, European Commissioners and leaders said today as they met to coordinate ahead of the Special European Council.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Migration and Integration Network praises milestone plan for common European approach
September 25, 2020

PES Migration and Integration Network praises milestone plan for common European approach

The new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum is an important step towards a truly European asylum and migration policy – it is a workable compromise after years of deadlock on a common approach, the PES Migration & Integration Network said today as it welcomed the package presented on Wednesday by EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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