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PES ministers urge progress on Migration and Asylum Pact based on shared responsibility and solidarity
October 8, 2021

PES ministers urge progress on Migration and Asylum Pact based on shared responsibility and solidarity

The EU must urgently move forwards on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, ministers from the Party of European Socialists said yesterday.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES welcomes focus on protection for Afghans in danger at EU High-Level Forum
October 7, 2021

PES welcomes focus on protection for Afghans in danger at EU High-Level Forum

The PES commends EU High Representative Josep Borrell and Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson for convening a High-Level Forum on providing protection to Afghans at risk.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES welcomes plan to protect workers from labour exploitation
September 29, 2021

PES welcomes plan to protect workers from labour exploitation

Plans to improve and strengthen the EU Employers Sanctions Directive are a welcome move to uphold minimum labour standards and protect irregular workers, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Women: humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan calls for solidarity and immediate action to safeguard lives and rights of women and girls
August 17, 2021

PES Women: humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan calls for solidarity and immediate action to safeguard lives and rights of women and girls

With the rapid seizing of control by the Taliban in Afghanistan since May, and the city of Kabul last weekend, many lives are at risk. Safe passage out of the country for anyone in danger must be ensured. For those unable to escape, a dark future lies ahead, particularly for women and girls.

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The PES condemns the ethnic killing of entire Kurdish family in Central Turkey
July 31, 2021

The PES condemns the ethnic killing of entire Kurdish family in Central Turkey

The PES strongly condemns the armed assault against a private residence in Turkey, which took the lives of seven citizens last Friday. The attack, driven by ethnic hate against the Kurdish minority took place in the central Konya province in Turkey.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Migration and Integration Network: Europe must work together at all levels to guarantee truly inclusive societies
June 23, 2021

PES Migration and Integration Network: Europe must work together at all levels to guarantee truly inclusive societies

To fully grasp the opportunities, and meet the challenges, of integration in Europe, an approach that works at every level – from the EU to local communities – must become reality, the PES Migration and Integration Network stated today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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