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Progressives welcome new European Commission LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
November 12, 2020

Progressives welcome new European Commission LGBTIQ Equality Strategy

Socialists and social democrats welcome the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy, which reaffirms the European Union’s commitment to fight discrimination and to move towards full equality for all EU citizens.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
New budget mechanism is a victory for EU values
November 6, 2020

New budget mechanism is a victory for EU values

Sustained efforts by the Socialists and Democrats has ensured Rule of Law conditionality will be included in the Multiannual Financial Framework for the first time. This is a victory for the progressive fight to defend the EU’s fundamental values, the Party of European Socialists said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: The high turnout in Georgian election shows enhanced democracy
November 2, 2020

PES: The high turnout in Georgian election shows enhanced democracy

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the high turnout during the first round of the parliamentary election in Georgia, held on 31 October.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: EUCO must secure the recovery without compromising on European values
October 15, 2020

PES: EUCO must secure the recovery without compromising on European values

Socialists and democrats will today push for a swift conclusion to the MFF and the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), but we will not waver on our commitment to the Rule of Law. This was the conclusion as PES prime ministers, European commissioners and leaders met in Brussels this afternoon to coordinate ahead of the European Council.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes overwhelming victory of Michael Ludwig and SPÖ in Vienna
October 12, 2020

PES welcomes overwhelming victory of Michael Ludwig and SPÖ in Vienna

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the clear win by Michael Ludwig and SPÖ in the election held yesterday in Vienna.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Europe ministers urge vigilance on the Rule of Law and fast implementation of the Recovery Plan
October 12, 2020

PES Europe ministers urge vigilance on the Rule of Law and fast implementation of the Recovery Plan

The EU is a community of values and every Member State must respect that, Europe ministers from the PES stated today as they met to coordinate ahead of tomorrow’s General Affairs Council (GAC).

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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