News & press releases

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 calls Trump’s move irresponsible, encourages EU and other global players to implement Paris accords
June 2, 2017

PES calls Trump’s move irresponsible, encourages EU and other global players to implement Paris accords

The Party of European Socialists deeply regrets that president Trump will pull the United States out from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The PES considers Trump’s decision to be highly irresponsible.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES congratulates the new Prime Minister of FYR of Macedonia Zoran Zaev
June 1, 2017

PES congratulates the new Prime Minister of FYR of Macedonia Zoran Zaev

The Party of European Socialists warmly congratulates the new government of Macedonia led by our associate party SDSM.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES assembles special task force for tackling the future of EU, globalisation and social rights
June 1, 2017

PES assembles special task force for tackling the future of EU, globalisation and social rights

Leaders from PES member parties, ministers and secretaries of state from the EU, Senior Party representatives assembled in Brussels to agree a common position on future priorities for the European Union.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES issues warning against Commission proposal to phase out social electricity tariffs
May 31, 2017

PES issues warning against Commission proposal to phase out social electricity tariffs

Social electricity tariffs that protect poorer households from energy poverty should not be phased out until measures are in place to tackle the root causes of energy poverty, the Party of European Socialists has warned.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Environment and Climate Change Network: For an ambitious Energy Union that guarantees affordable prices and creates jobs
May 30, 2017

Environment and Climate Change Network: For an ambitious Energy Union that guarantees affordable prices and creates jobs

The Party of European Socialists will fight for an ambitious implementation of the Energy Union with a strong social dimension and the involvement of social partners.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Progressive parties meet in Oslo to discuss elections and fighting fake news
May 23, 2017

Progressive parties meet in Oslo to discuss elections and fighting fake news

Secretaries general, campaign managers and senior organisers from progressive, socialist and social democrat parties across Europe met today for an intensive discussion of electoral strategies, campaign experiences and insights.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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