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Europe must stand together when migration pressure rises
Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

Europe must stand together when migration pressure rises

Europe needs a strong MFF to secure the future of farming and fisheries
Environment, Climate, Energy

Europe needs a strong MFF to secure the future of farming and fisheries

Democratic success in USA shows hope always triumphs over fear
November 7, 2018

Democratic success in USA shows hope always triumphs over fear

The PES welcomes the midterm election result in the US, which has delivered a more diverse Congress than ever before.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Environment and Climate Change Network: Sustainability is the bedrock of socialist policies
November 7, 2018

PES Environment and Climate Change Network: Sustainability is the bedrock of socialist policies

PES member parties, MEPs, trade unions and civil society agreed today that sustainable development must form the backbone of all EU policies.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Progressives come together for Common Candidate
November 6, 2018

Progressives come together for Common Candidate

European socialists and democrats, united behind a Common Candidate, met in Brussels today to set out their ambition for the 2019 EU elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES unites behind Timmermans as Lead Candidate for 2019 European elections
November 5, 2018

PES unites behind Timmermans as Lead Candidate for 2019 European elections

The 2019 European elections are not just any election. The future of the European Union hangs in the balance. In order to further strengthen our unity, Maroš Šefčovič has announced that he supports Frans Timmermans as the Common Candidate to lead the PES family into the 2019 European Parliament elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Presidency confirms Common Candidate nominees and discusses priorities for 2019 campaign
October 26, 2018

PES Presidency confirms Common Candidate nominees and discusses priorities for 2019 campaign

Senior representatives from progressive parties across Europe gathered today at the PES Presidency meeting to discuss the upcoming elections and to hear from Common Candidate nominees Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission for Energy, and Frans Timmermans, First Vice-President of the European Commission.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES president: The Kamall Incident shows how endangered the EU is
October 24, 2018

PES president: The Kamall Incident shows how endangered the EU is

“The European Union, a dream project for all European nations to live in peace and cooperation is now endangered more than ever. The fact that someone like the ECR leader Syed Kamall may accuse the social-democrats of “wanting the same thing as the Nazis” is a clear sign that history can quickly be forgotten.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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