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

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

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

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
Biden declared winner of US election: A chance for the transatlantic future

Biden declared winner of US election: A chance for the transatlantic future

In the 2020 presidential elections Americans have voted not just for their president, but for the future of US-EU relations as well. With Joe Biden winning the election, the European Union and the United States of America can start to rebuild trust and cooperation.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Democratic voice must be heard in US election

Democratic voice must be heard in US election

All valid votes must be counted before a result is declared in the United States’ presidential election – the Rule of Law and democratic standards must prevail, the Party of European Socialists said today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES shocked and saddened by Vienna terrorist attack

PES shocked and saddened by Vienna terrorist attack

The PES expresses its profound shock and sadness at the terrorist attack which took place in Vienna last night, which has killed at least four people and wounded 15 others. Our thoughts are with the victims of this vile and cowardly act of violence.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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