News & press releases

PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats
Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats

Giacomo Filibeck and Salvador Ilia
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PES congratulates the newly elected President of Catalonia, Salvador Illa

The PES backs progressive Zourabishvili to become President of Georgia
November 27, 2018

The PES backs progressive Zourabishvili to become President of Georgia

The PES extend its full support to its Georgian sister-party Georgian Dream in backing Salome Zourabishvili to become the President of Georgia in the second round of its presidential election tomorrow (28 November).

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Violence against women is costing us our democracy
November 23, 2018

Violence against women is costing us our democracy

Speaking ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), PES Women has warned harassment and violence directed at women in politics is undermining democracy.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES calls for immediate release of Selahattin Demirtas after ECHR ruling, and welcomes statement by Federica Mogherini
November 22, 2018

PES calls for immediate release of Selahattin Demirtas after ECHR ruling, and welcomes statement by Federica Mogherini

The Party of European Socialists calls for the immediate release of the co-leader of its member party HDP, Selahattin Demirtas, after the European Court of Human Rights ordered the termination of his pre-trial detention.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
One year on, we need action on the Pillar of Social Rights
November 15, 2018

One year on, we need action on the Pillar of Social Rights

The proclamation of the European Pillar of Social Rights last year signalled a clear change in the EU’s political course and placed social rights in the spotlight.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Europe Ministers call for greater respect for democracy
November 12, 2018

PES Europe Ministers call for greater respect for democracy

The Ministers of European affairs from PES member parties discussed the state of the rule of law in Europe at a meeting in Brussels this morning.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
EPP and Weber craving for more power over EU
November 8, 2018

EPP and Weber craving for more power over EU

Following the election of Manfred Weber as the European Peoples Party Common Candidate, the Party of European Socialists (PES) welcomes him as the second contender entering the battle to become the next President of the European Commission.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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