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PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats
Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats

Giacomo Filibeck and Salvador Ilia
PES

PES congratulates the newly elected President of Catalonia, Salvador Illa

Michael Roth: Long-awaited social agenda is essential for Europe
December 12, 2017

Michael Roth: Long-awaited social agenda is essential for Europe

The General Affairs Council is meeting today in Brussels to prepare the agenda of the December European Council.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Pharmaceutical policy and affordable medicines on the PES agenda
December 8, 2017

Pharmaceutical policy and affordable medicines on the PES agenda

Progressive health ministers today in Brussels discussed pharmaceutical policy in the EU and called on member states to ensure affordable access to safe medicinal products.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES delegation in Turkey supports HDP co-chair in political trial
December 7, 2017

PES delegation in Turkey supports HDP co-chair in political trial

A delegation from the Party of European Socialists visited Turkey today to show solidarity to Selahattin Demirtas, co-chair of our Kurdish associate member party Halkların Demokratik Partisi (People’s Democratic Party, HDP), as his hearing was held today in the Sincan prison outside Ankara.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES ministers push for action plan to make pillar of social rights a reality
December 7, 2017

PES ministers push for action plan to make pillar of social rights a reality

After the successful proclamation of the European Pillar of Social Rights thanks to the political push of Stefan Löfven, now is implementation time. This was the unanimous opinion of PES employment and social affairs ministers today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
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 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

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