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PES calls for de-escalation after Jerusalem clashes
The Party of European Socialists is deeply concerned by the surge of violence following the demolition of houses and threats of evictions of Palestinian families from East Jerusalem yesterday, and the protests and clashes between Palestinians and the Israeli police in and around the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
COVID-19 vaccine patents: scientific breakthroughs must benefit all
Waiving patents for COVID-19 vaccines can boost the rollout of shots to people in desperate need, PES President Sergei Stanishev said today as he welcomed the United States’ decision to back efforts to temporarily lift patent protections for coronavirus vaccines.
PES strongly rejects Russian sanctions on EU Parliament president and European officials
The Party of European Socialists strongly rejects the groundless sanctions on top EU and European officials taken by the Russian Federation today. These include measures against the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli, as well as Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová and six other EU officials.
Party of European Socialists reiterates demand to hold Frontex accountable
The Party of European Socialists reiterates its support for the public accountability of Frontex’s work, in the light of the attempts from the German interior ministry – run by Horst Seehofer – to obstruct the investigation of five cases of possible human rights violations concerning pushbacks of migrant boats off the Greek coast.
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