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PES rejects crackdown on opposition in Turkey

PES rejects crackdown on opposition in Turkey

The Party of European Socialists rejects the attacks on its associate member party Halklarin Demokratik Partisi – People’s Democratic Party (HDP) – by Turkish authorities.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
MEPs must be allowed to examine situation at Croatian-Bosnian border

MEPs must be allowed to examine situation at Croatian-Bosnian border

The PES condemns attempts by Croatian authorities to obstruct Socialist and Democratic MEPs from determining whether reports of inhumane conditions for migrants at the Croatian-Bosnian border are true. The PES finds this to be a very serious incident – European lawmakers must not be impeded in their official duties.

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PES Migration and Integration Network welcomes Commission Action Plan for inclusive asylum and migration

PES Migration and Integration Network welcomes Commission Action Plan for inclusive asylum and migration

The European Commission’s New Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion is a welcome step to put inclusion and social cohesion at the heart of Europe’s asylum and migration systems, the PES Migration and Integration Network stated today as it hailed the plan presented by Commissioner Ylva Johansson.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES supports European Parliament resolution demanding the liberation of Selahattin Demirtas

PES supports European Parliament resolution demanding the liberation of Selahattin Demirtas

The Party of European Socialists stands behind the resolution adopted today by the European Parliament demanding the liberation of Selahattin Demirtaş – a Kurdish opposition leader who has been held in prison in Turkey since 2016. Demirtas is the former co-chair of the PES-associate pro-Kurdish party HDP (People’s Democratic Party).

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Biden Harris presidency brings hope of renewed transatlantic relationship

Biden Harris presidency brings hope of renewed transatlantic relationship

Today’s inauguration marks the beginning of a new era of US-EU relations, the Party of European Socialists said today. After the failed experiment of the last four years, trust and cooperation can finally be rebuilt.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Imprisonment of Kremlin critic is an affront to the Rule of Law, he must be freed

Imprisonment of Kremlin critic is an affront to the Rule of Law, he must be freed

The Party of European Socialists condemns the detention of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and welcomes the declaration released on behalf of the EU by High Representative Josep Borrell.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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