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PES welcomes strong socialist presence in Belgium’s new federal government
October 2, 2020

PES welcomes strong socialist presence in Belgium’s new federal government

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the formation of Belgium’s new federal government – the strong socialist presence in the new administration opens up the opportunity for a fairer and more equal country for all.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
EU must stick to its values in the face of internal and international challenges
October 1, 2020

EU must stick to its values in the face of internal and international challenges

The EU must stand up when its values and Member States are challenged, socialist and democratic prime ministers, European Commissioners and leaders said today as they met to coordinate ahead of the Special European Council.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Migration and Integration Network praises milestone plan for common European approach
September 25, 2020

PES Migration and Integration Network praises milestone plan for common European approach

The new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum is an important step towards a truly European asylum and migration policy – it is a workable compromise after years of deadlock on a common approach, the PES Migration & Integration Network said today as it welcomed the package presented on Wednesday by EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES congratulates Prime Minister Sanna Marin on election as leader of SDP Finland
August 22, 2020

PES congratulates Prime Minister Sanna Marin on election as leader of SDP Finland

The Party of European Socialists (PES) warmly congratulate Sanna Marin on her election as chair of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) of Finland, a member party of the PES.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes agreement for social democrat-led government in North Macedonia
August 19, 2020

PES welcomes agreement for social democrat-led government in North Macedonia

The PES welcomes the coalition agreement reached yesterday between the Social Democrats (SDSM) and the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), which will see Social Democrat leader Zoran Zaev return as prime minister of North Macedonia.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES President in support of the protests in Bulgaria
July 14, 2020

PES President in support of the protests in Bulgaria

Democracy, transparency and the rule of law must be upheld in Bulgaria – the mass protests in the country are on the right path to achieve this, the President of the Party of European Socialists Sergei Stanishev said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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