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

António Costa at PES Council: Europe must unite to face down populism
December 2, 2017

António Costa at PES Council: Europe must unite to face down populism

Speeches from Mr Costa and Mr Stanishev underlined the close relationship between PS Portugal and progressive parties from across Europe, and the determination of socialists and social democrats to deliver solidarity and social justice for the people of Europe.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
United PES parties endorse common candidate and commit to progressive alternative for Europe
December 1, 2017

United PES parties endorse common candidate and commit to progressive alternative for Europe

The Party of European Socialists has voted overwhelmingly to choose a common lead candidate for president of the European Commission in the 2019 European elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Council calls for immediate release of Turkish political prisoners
December 1, 2017

PES Council calls for immediate release of Turkish political prisoners

The Party of European Socialists has issued a strong declaration calling for the release of political prisoners in Turkey, and naming 10 MPs currently detained in the country by the autocratic regime of Erdoğan.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Council in Lisbon: busy schedule ahead for more than 600 participants
November 30, 2017

PES Council in Lisbon: busy schedule ahead for more than 600 participants

Delegates and activists assembled in Lisbon for their annual PES Council have a packed schedule of debates, workshops, meetings and training sessions under the title ‘Progressive Renewal: Europe’.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Women: From gaining to owning power
November 30, 2017

PES Women: From gaining to owning power

Where does power lie? What is the true role of women in today’s society? In a world which too often puts women’s issues on the back burner, women are increasingly willing to stand up for and protect their rights — but why has this not yet translated into increased political engagement?

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES ministers support job-rich and environmentally sustainable industrialisation
November 30, 2017

PES ministers support job-rich and environmentally sustainable industrialisation

PES Competitiveness Ministers will work towards a job-rich and environmentally-friendly industrialisation of Europe, and a deepening of the European single market that protects workers and consumers.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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