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PES warns against any abuse of social media in electoral processes and calls for actions to defend European democracy 

Malta Bidget 2025
Economy, Finance, Cohesion

PES commends Partit Laburista for the progressive 2025 budget of Malta

Investing in democratic values: fighting populism and fake news

Investing in democratic values: fighting populism and fake news

Populism is on the rise and fake news has become a reality around the globe. On all continents, progressives are facing the very same issues – issues that may have a devastating impact on democracy and on the values we have been fighting for, including gender equality, fighting discrimination, promoting rights of minorities, tolerance, freedom of the media, and social justice.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES prime ministers: EU social dimension has been neglected for too long

PES prime ministers: EU social dimension has been neglected for too long

Prime ministers from the Party of European Socialists called for an urgent action plan to give effect to recent declarations on the European pillar of social rights when they met to prepare common positions for the European Council meeting this afternoon.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES hails new proposals to fight tax avoidance

PES hails new proposals to fight tax avoidance

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes further measures to tackle tax avoidance, as announced by Commissioner Pierre Moscovici today.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
Progressive Ministers for European Affairs demand  a specific Action Plan on the implementation of Social Europe

Progressive Ministers for European Affairs demand a specific Action Plan on the implementation of Social Europe

European affairs ministers from the Party of European Socialists discussed the lack of any reference to social policy at the upcoming European Council during their meeting in Luxembourg on 20 June. Ministers agreed that a clear schedule for implementing the elements of the EU Social Pillar is crucial.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Fifth PES Training Academy connects rising stars from parties across Europe

Fifth PES Training Academy connects rising stars from parties across Europe

Some 45 political campaigners and party staffers from around Europe are gathering in Leuven, Belgium, this weekend for a series of political masterclasses hosted by the Party of European Socialists.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES ready with a roadmap on LGBTI rights

PES ready with a roadmap on LGBTI rights

A roadmap to strengthen LGBTI rights in EU legislation was agreed by the Party of European Socialists at their Presidency meeting.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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