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Young and old stand in solidarity for better health and care
April 29, 2021

Young and old stand in solidarity for better health and care

Progressives of all ages today marked the European Day of Solidarity between Generations with a clear message: it is time to look after healthcare workers and guarantee affordable, accessible and high-quality care services for all.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Presidency eyes social turn for Europe at Porto Summit
April 22, 2021

PES Presidency eyes social turn for Europe at Porto Summit

Socialists and democrats have led the fight for Social Europe. The Porto Summit must build on this work and put social rights back at the top of the EU agenda, member parties and organisations of the Party of European Socialists said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Declaration on the Porto Social Summit: Making social rights a reality for all Europeans
April 21, 2021

Declaration on the Porto Social Summit: Making social rights a reality for all Europeans

Ahead of the Porto Social Summit on 7 May 2021, the Party of European Socialists, Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, social partners and civil society have endorsed a joint declaration strongly calling on EU governments to transform the European Union into an engine for social progress.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Socialists push for new model focused on citizens’ wellbeing
April 15, 2021

Socialists push for new model focused on citizens’ wellbeing

Member States must become wellbeing societies, European socialist and democrats said tonight as they called for social rights to be put at the centre of the European Union.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Social Europe Network: Child Guarantee brings Social Europe one step closer
April 1, 2021

PES Social Europe Network: Child Guarantee brings Social Europe one step closer

The Child Guarantee is yet another success on the road to a fairer society for all, the PES Social Europe Network (SEN) said today. After the Social Action Plan, the pay transparency directive, and EASE, this progressive initiative is yet another step taken towards the Porto Summit and a strong Social Europe.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Child Guarantee: with one in five children living in poverty it is time for socialist initiative to become reality
March 24, 2021

Child Guarantee: with one in five children living in poverty it is time for socialist initiative to become reality

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament and the Party of European Socialists jointly welcome today’s Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation to establish the Child Guarantee, under the leadership of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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