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PES pushes for positive decision on North Macedonia at next EU Council
September 17, 2019

PES pushes for positive decision on North Macedonia at next EU Council

The immediate start of the pre-accession negotiations for North Macedonia’s accession to the EU must be agreed at the next European Council, PES President Sergei Stanishev said today following a meeting with the country’s Prime Minister, Zoran Zaev, in Skopje.

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New President brings North Macedonia one step closer to European future
May 6, 2019

New President brings North Macedonia one step closer to European future

The PES welcomes the historic victory of associate member party Socijaldemokratski Sojuz na Makedonija (SDSM) in Sunday’s presidential vote, which brings the Republic of North Macedonia one step closer to joining the family of European nations.

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PES leaders discuss progressive policy plans ahead of European Council
March 21, 2019

PES leaders discuss progressive policy plans ahead of European Council

Party of European Socialists leaders discussed the important policy issues on today’s Council agenda alongside PES Common Candidate Frans Timmermans.

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PES position ahead of SDLP conference
February 8, 2019

PES position ahead of SDLP conference

The SDLP with the support of the Irish Labour Party and the other democratic parties, North and South, delivered peace to Ireland and has championed progressive politics in Northern Ireland since its foundation.

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PES welcomes the ratification of the Prespa agreement
January 25, 2019

PES welcomes the ratification of the Prespa agreement

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes today’s ratification of the Prespa agreement by the Greek parliament to bring a long-running dispute between Greece and FYR of Macedonia to an end.

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2019 – the defining year for Europe
December 20, 2018

2019 – the defining year for Europe

With the European elections fast approaching, the PES stands ready to lead progressive change in Europe.

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