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PES warns against any abuse of social media in electoral processes and calls for actions to defend European democracy 

Malta Bidget 2025
Economy, Finance, Cohesion

PES commends Partit Laburista for the progressive 2025 budget of Malta

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
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

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