News & press releases

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

PES welcomes Commission proposals for EMU
December 6, 2017

PES welcomes Commission proposals for EMU

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the proposals for the development of the EMU presented today by the European Commission as an important step towards completing the Monetary Union.

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: 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 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
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

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