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PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid
Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid

UK Labour leader
PES

PES congratulates Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on a stunning election victory

PES concerned about Trump’s decision on Jerusalem
December 6, 2017

PES concerned about Trump’s decision on Jerusalem

The PES is deeply concerned about Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to recognize Jerusalem as the sole capital of Israel, and is worried about the peace process in the region.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES and SPD discuss international cooperation at Berlin conference
December 6, 2017

PES and SPD discuss international cooperation at Berlin conference

High-level representatives from Europe’s progressive family met many guests from around the world at the international ‘Renew Conference’ in Berlin, co-hosted by PES and Germany’s SPD.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: First list of tax havens is welcome, but not yet good enough
December 5, 2017

PES: First list of tax havens is welcome, but not yet good enough

The Party of European Socialists acknowledges the first step made by EU finance ministers today towards tackling tax abuse by publishing a list of tax havens — but is deeply disappointed that its scope is so limited.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES president meets Albanian prime minister in Brussels
December 5, 2017

PES president meets Albanian prime minister in Brussels

PES President Sergei Stanishev met with the Prime minister of Albania, Edi Rama, at the PES headquarters in Brussels today. Albanian progress towards EU accession and the role of the country in keeping stability and cooperation in the Western Balkans were both discussed during the meeting.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES transport ministers for fair treatment of Europe’s transport workers
December 5, 2017

PES transport ministers for fair treatment of Europe’s transport workers

Equal pay for equal work has to be applied in the European transport sector. This was the conclusion of the meeting of PES transport ministers which took place in Brussels today (5 December 2017) ahead of the EU Transport Council.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES: Centeno the right choice for Eurogroup president
December 4, 2017

PES: Centeno the right choice for Eurogroup president

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the election of Mário Centeno as the next President of the Eurogroup.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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