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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 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
PES Women: Women’s rights must take centre stage in new EU asylum and migration pact
September 25, 2020

PES Women: Women’s rights must take centre stage in new EU asylum and migration pact

Gender equality in EU asylum and migration policy is not optional, it is essential. That was the message of PES Women Vice-President Marja Bijl to the PES Migration & Integration Network today, where she called once again for a gender-sensitive and humane EU asylum and migration policy on behalf of PES Women.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
SURE: PES hails confirmation that progressive policy is one step closer to implementation
September 24, 2020

SURE: PES hails confirmation that progressive policy is one step closer to implementation

The PES today celebrated the news that all national guarantees necessary for the roll-out of the European temporary Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE) have been received by the European Commission. The confirmation from Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni means workers and Member States are one step closer to receiving vital support.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
FinCEN files reveal shameful behaviour by European and global banks, tough action must follow
September 21, 2020

FinCEN files reveal shameful behaviour by European and global banks, tough action must follow

The Party of European Socialists calls for tough sanction against anyone guilty in the large-scale money laundering uncovered by the ICIJ in the FinCEN files. The fraud amounts to more than 2 trillion dollars.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES Europe ministers call for a European recovery strategy that respects democratic values
September 21, 2020

PES Europe ministers call for a European recovery strategy that respects democratic values

The next Multiannual Budget for Europe and recovery fund must promote and enhance respect for the rule of law, Europe ministers from the PES said today as they met by videoconference.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Women: democratic, female leadership in Belarus can no longer be silenced
September 18, 2020

PES Women: democratic, female leadership in Belarus can no longer be silenced

We stand with all the women leading the democratic opposition in Belarus, this was the conclusion today as PES Women Executive members exchanged with Belarusian activists on the protests and women’s rights in the country.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

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