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PES supports European Parliament resolution demanding the liberation of Selahattin Demirtas
January 21, 2021

PES supports European Parliament resolution demanding the liberation of Selahattin Demirtas

The Party of European Socialists stands behind the resolution adopted today by the European Parliament demanding the liberation of Selahattin Demirtaş – a Kurdish opposition leader who has been held in prison in Turkey since 2016. Demirtas is the former co-chair of the PES-associate pro-Kurdish party HDP (People’s Democratic Party).

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Biden Harris presidency brings hope of renewed transatlantic relationship
January 20, 2021

Biden Harris presidency brings hope of renewed transatlantic relationship

Today’s inauguration marks the beginning of a new era of US-EU relations, the Party of European Socialists said today. After the failed experiment of the last four years, trust and cooperation can finally be rebuilt.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Imprisonment of Kremlin critic is an affront to the Rule of Law, he must be freed
January 19, 2021

Imprisonment of Kremlin critic is an affront to the Rule of Law, he must be freed

The Party of European Socialists condemns the detention of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and welcomes the declaration released on behalf of the EU by High Representative Josep Borrell.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Capitol violence: A dangerous attempt to undermine democracy in the USA
January 7, 2021

Capitol violence: A dangerous attempt to undermine democracy in the USA

The Party of European Socialists is deeply shocked and concerned by the violence at the Capitol in Washington yesterday – the latest consequence of President Trump’s continued attacks on democracy in the USA.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
EU must be a global leader on development, PES ministers reaffirm
November 23, 2020

EU must be a global leader on development, PES ministers reaffirm

Europe must live up to its potential as a driving force for a more just, equal and stable world. This was the conclusion as PES ministers for development met by videoconference today with European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES decries gangster threats against Trukish CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
November 21, 2020

PES decries gangster threats against Trukish CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu

The Party of European Socialists decries the threatening remarks from a convicted Turkish criminal, Alaattin Cakici, against the leader of the PES-associate Republican People’s Party (CHP), Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Alaattin Cakici publicly warned the leader of the biggest opposition party in Turkey to “watch his step” following a political statement by Mr Kılıçdaroğlu.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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