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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

PES: Youth Guarantee funding extension vital to fight unemployment
September 14, 2017

PES: Youth Guarantee funding extension vital to fight unemployment

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the European Parliament’s vote yesterday to provide an extension of funding for the hugely successful Youth Guarantee.

Youth, Education, Inclusiveness
PES president: Europe is running out of chances to deliver for its citizens
September 13, 2017

PES president: Europe is running out of chances to deliver for its citizens

Sergei Stanishev, president of the Party of European Socialists, welcomed President Juncker’s commitment to European solidarity and democracy in today’s State of the Union address — but highlighted the lack of significant progress in protecting social rights.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES president: Juncker’s State of the Union must prioritise social Europe
September 12, 2017

PES president: Juncker’s State of the Union must prioritise social Europe

Sergei Stanishev, the president of the Party of European Socialists, wrote today to Jean-Claude Juncker to ask him finally to deliver on his promised ‘social triple A’ for Europe.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES delegation participates in the FEPS Seminar “Ones to watch” in Ljubljana
September 7, 2017

PES delegation participates in the FEPS Seminar “Ones to watch” in Ljubljana

PES deputy secretary general Marije Laffeber led a delegation to visit our member party SD in Slovenia. The delegation met with Slovenian president Borut Pahor, who is leading in the polls for this October’s elections, and with SD president Dejan Židan.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
Gender network tackles intergenerational dialogue
August 28, 2017

Gender network tackles intergenerational dialogue

The Central & Eastern European Gender Network, supported by the PES, tackled intergenerational dialogue and equal rights in its summer school in Cavtat, Croatia, this weekend.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES: Ignoring the far right once empowers them everywhere
August 22, 2017

PES: Ignoring the far right once empowers them everywhere

The Party of European Socialists is deeply worried by the latest activities of far-right and neo-Nazi movements, including provocative behaviour and sometimes illegal activities in Europe and across the Atlantic.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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