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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

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
PES secretaries general meet in Lisbon to discuss shared challenges
November 30, 2017

PES secretaries general meet in Lisbon to discuss shared challenges

Secretaries general, campaign managers and senior organisers from Europe’s progressive parties met today in advance of the annual PES Council in Lisbon, to analyse political developments in their own countries and discuss close cooperation in the coming months.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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