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Rainbow Rose gathers in Rome to defend equality and strengthen progressive action
Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

Rainbow Rose gathers in Rome to defend equality and strengthen progressive action

Progressives deliver stronger education foundations for all
PES

Progressives deliver stronger education foundations for all

PES welcomes move to increase fiscal room for member states
March 23, 2020

PES welcomes move to increase fiscal room for member states

The PES warmly welcomes the decision to activate the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact, proposed by the European Commission last week and approved today by the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN).

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES Women: Women are on the front line of the corona-crisis, yet gender-issues are being ignored
March 20, 2020

PES Women: Women are on the front line of the corona-crisis, yet gender-issues are being ignored

As the COVID-19 virus is spreading throughout the world and governments are scaling up containment efforts, PES Women stands in solidarity with the women who are carrying the bulk of this crisis.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES backs ETUC call for emergency economic measures in response to COVID-19
March 20, 2020

PES backs ETUC call for emergency economic measures in response to COVID-19

European institutions and governments must act rapidly to prevent an economic shock, this was the central message of a letter published today by the ETUC. The PES joins world-renowned economists and academics, trade unionists, former prime ministers, and a former European commissioner in backing the call for action.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
COVID-19: Progressives urge Eurogroup to adopt far-reaching Economic Recovery Plan
March 16, 2020

COVID-19: Progressives urge Eurogroup to adopt far-reaching Economic Recovery Plan

PES President Sergei Stanishev, S&D President Iratxe Garcia, and Christophe Rouillon, President of the PES Group in the Committee of the Regions, have today written to the Eurogroup calling for action to mitigate the socioeconomic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES supports European efforts against Coronavirus
March 12, 2020

PES supports European efforts against Coronavirus

The President of the Party of European Socialists, Sergei Stanishev, has sent a letter of support to all leaders of PES parties in the face of the Coronavirus outbreak. Our political family expresses full solidarity and support for the efforts undertaken to contain the spread of the virus.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Electoral reform agreement is positive sign for Georgia
March 10, 2020

Electoral reform agreement is positive sign for Georgia

The PES strongly welcomes the agreement on electoral reform reached by the majority and opposition in Georgia. The cross-party deal sets out the rules for Georgia’s October 2020 elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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