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 launches Training Academy for central & eastern Europe
November 18, 2017

PES launches Training Academy for central & eastern Europe

More than 20 activists and local leaders from Hungary attended the first edition of the PES Training Academy for Central and Eastern Europe in Budapest.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES urges fast implementation of new European pillar of social rights
November 17, 2017

PES urges fast implementation of new European pillar of social rights

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the declaration of the European pillar of social rights today by all the governments of the European Union, led by Swedish prime minister Stefan Löfven – and urges EU governments now to move quickly to implement what they have agreed.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Ministers declaration on the European Pillar of Social Rights
November 15, 2017

PES Ministers declaration on the European Pillar of Social Rights

Social affairs and employment ministers from progressive parties around Europe have adopted a strong declaration on the European pillar of social rights, due to be proclaimed by all EU governments later this week.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES ministers: Cohesion policy is an expression of solidarity
November 14, 2017

PES ministers: Cohesion policy is an expression of solidarity

Social and economic cohesion in Europe is a vital element of EU solidarity, and must not be held hostage to an austerity agenda.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Europe must anticipate climate-linked industrial change for a just transition
November 7, 2017

Europe must anticipate climate-linked industrial change for a just transition

At a meeting of the PES Environment and Climate Change Network today, representatives of PES member parties, MEPs, trade unions and civil society discussed the future of the EU’s cohesion policy in environmental matters, the future of EU energy and climate policy, and the state of play of the Paris Agreement.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES Finance Ministers call for a progressive, growth-friendly and democratic Economic and Monetary Union
November 7, 2017

PES Finance Ministers call for a progressive, growth-friendly and democratic Economic and Monetary Union

Finance ministers from the Party of European Socialists met today to discuss measures for ensuring that the deepening of the Economic and Monetary Union promotes sustainable economic growth, employment and financial stability.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion

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