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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 leaders welcome first steps towards fair taxation, reinforced social rights

PES leaders welcome first steps towards fair taxation, reinforced social rights

There are welcome signs of progress towards a Europe that works for everyone, with strong social rights and fair taxation for everyone. This was the verdict of prime ministers and leaders from the PES family in their meeting immediately before the European Council today.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES and Progressive Alliance on a mission to Malaysia, call for fair elections

PES and Progressive Alliance on a mission to Malaysia, call for fair elections

The Party of European Socialists is concerned about the lack of conditions for free and fair voting process in Malaysia in the light of upcoming national elections planned for August. A delegation of the Progressive Alliance, where the PES is represented, has visited Malaysia early this week on an observation mission.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES welcomes Commission’s legislative proposal to tax digital companies

PES welcomes Commission’s legislative proposal to tax digital companies

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to tax digital companies according to the profits generated in each country. This is a long-awaited improvement which will allow to fight tax avoidance from digital giants.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES welcomes Udo Bullmann as newly elected president of the S&D group

PES welcomes Udo Bullmann as newly elected president of the S&D group

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the election of Udo Bullmann as the new president of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D). The PES is ready to continue the strong co-operation with the S&D under his leadership in the run up to the 2019 European elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES European Affairs Ministers prepare for the March European Council

PES European Affairs Ministers prepare for the March European Council

European affairs ministers from the Party of European Socialists in a meeting today in preparation of the March European Council discussed digital taxation and the rule of law in Poland. They welcomed the Commission’s initiative to include social indicators in the European Semester and for paying closer attention to national tax regimes.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
Violence in Syria must end urgently, says PES

Violence in Syria must end urgently, says PES

The Party of European Socialists express its deep dismay at the ongoing violence in northern Syria, including in the city of Afrin, which was reportedly occupied by Turkish troops at the weekend.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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