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PES warns against any abuse of social media in electoral processes and calls for actions to defend European democracy 

Malta Bidget 2025
Economy, Finance, Cohesion

PES commends Partit Laburista for the progressive 2025 budget of Malta

PES condemns violence directed against opposition parties in Egypt
June 8, 2018

PES condemns violence directed against opposition parties in Egypt

The PES is appalled by a violent attack on the leadership and supporters of the Civil Democratic Movement (ESDP) in Egypt during an iftar dinner earlier this week.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES welcomes ECJ decision on same-sex marriage
June 5, 2018

PES welcomes ECJ decision on same-sex marriage

The PES is pleased that the EU Court of Justice has decided, in the Coman Case, that the term “spouse” in EU law on freedom of residence for EU citizens and their family members includes spouses of the same sex.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES congratulates Pedro Sánchez on his election as the new prime minister of Spain
June 1, 2018

PES congratulates Pedro Sánchez on his election as the new prime minister of Spain

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the election of Pedro Sánchez, from our Spanish party PSOE, as the new prime minister of Spain. We look forward to his government forming a credible alternative to a conservative government hounded by corruption.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES calls for an ambitious eurozone budget to prevent future crises
May 31, 2018

PES calls for an ambitious eurozone budget to prevent future crises

The European Commission today released its proposal for a line in the EU’s long-term budget dedicated to the monetary union.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES leaders: Zoran Zaev and Edi Rama have earned their EU path
May 30, 2018

PES leaders: Zoran Zaev and Edi Rama have earned their EU path

Progressive governments in Albania and FYR Macedonia made it possible for the two countries to achieve a 2019 start date for EU accession negotiations.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
Next EU budget must promote solidarity and match ambitions, says PES
May 30, 2018

Next EU budget must promote solidarity and match ambitions, says PES

The PES is strongly opposed to deep cuts in vital Europe-wide solidarity programmes, especially cohesion funding, envisaged in the Commission’s first draft of the EU’s budget for 2021-2027 which will be voted on today in the European Parliament.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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