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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
PES

PES congratulates the newly elected President of Catalonia, Salvador Illa

LGBTI network say “Solidarity Wins” in the fight to promote LGBTI rights
October 24, 2018

LGBTI network say “Solidarity Wins” in the fight to promote LGBTI rights

Solidarity is key to safeguarding and promoting LGBTI rights across Europe, the PES LGBTI network, Rainbow Rose, said at its annual General Assembly this weekend.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
By working together, we can transform Europe for the better, PES President tells ETUC
October 23, 2018

By working together, we can transform Europe for the better, PES President tells ETUC

Socialists and trade unions were the two pillars that created the labour movement, and they are the two forces that will transform Europe again, PES President Sergei Stanishev said today at the European Trade Union Confederation Executive Committee in Brussels.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
In Memoriam – Wim Kok
October 21, 2018

In Memoriam – Wim Kok

It’s with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Wim Kok (1938 – 2018), former Prime-Minister of the Netherlands and one of the founding fathers of the Party of European Socialists.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: Parliament in Skopje voted for the better future of the citizens
October 20, 2018

PES: Parliament in Skopje voted for the better future of the citizens

The PES welcomes the vote of the parliament in Skopje to start the procedure of changing the name of the country as a first big step towards the European future of FYR of Macedonia.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Social Europe Network demands action to end child poverty now
October 18, 2018

PES Social Europe Network demands action to end child poverty now

The creation of a European Labour Authority, a debate on social priorities for the next Multiannual Financial Framework – the EU’s long-term draft budget – and discussions about the European Unemployment Insurance Scheme and decent work in the digital economy, were all on the agenda of today’s PES Social Europe Network meeting in Brussels.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES lining up for 2019 elections with strong nominees for common candidate
October 17, 2018

PES lining up for 2019 elections with strong nominees for common candidate

With two submitted nominations for common candidate so far and a strong desire to lead progressive change in Europe, the Party of European Socialists kicked off its 2019 EU election campaign during the meeting of the prime ministers and leaders in Brussels today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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