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PES Finance Ministers call for a progressive, growth-friendly and democratic Economic and Monetary Union
November 7, 2017

PES Finance Ministers call for a progressive, growth-friendly and democratic Economic and Monetary Union

Finance ministers from the Party of European Socialists met today to discuss measures for ensuring that the deepening of the Economic and Monetary Union promotes sustainable economic growth, employment and financial stability.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
‘Paradise papers’: PES highlights fundamental damage to society
November 6, 2017

‘Paradise papers’: PES highlights fundamental damage to society

Tax avoidance by the super-rich is not only an issue of basic fairness, but it is also damaging to the foundations of of society, argues the Party of European Socialists.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
Reinventing the European economy
October 10, 2017

Reinventing the European economy

High-level party representatives, ministers, MEPs and members of national parliaments from the PES political family, trade unions and the civil society will discuss how to make globalisation work for everyone in a conference in Brussels on 12 October. Influential academics such as economist Jeffrey Sachs will participate.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES Finance Ministers call for an ambitious reform of the EMU and a fair corporate tax for the digital economy
October 10, 2017

PES Finance Ministers call for an ambitious reform of the EMU and a fair corporate tax for the digital economy

PES Finance Ministers had an exchange of views today on the future of the EMU in the light of President Juncker’s State of the Union address and that of other European leaders. They agreed to continue their discussion in coordination with the PES members of the European Parliament in view of the presentation of the Commission’s proposals on December 6.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES Finance Ministers call for measures to reduce inequality
July 11, 2017

PES Finance Ministers call for measures to reduce inequality

Finance ministers from the PES family today discussed measures for bridging social and economic inequalities and strengthening convergence in the EU.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES regrets watering down of legislative milestone on tax transparency by conservatives
July 4, 2017

PES regrets watering down of legislative milestone on tax transparency by conservatives

The PES regrets that a right-wing coalition led by the European People’s Party has weakened essential measures on EU tax transparency today in the European Parliament.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion

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