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Covid-19 response must be the start of an improved European cooperation on health
December 1, 2020

Covid-19 response must be the start of an improved European cooperation on health

Approved Covid-19 vaccines must be rapidly distributed in a way which reaches all citizens and Member States, health ministers from the PES demanded today as they met by videoconference to discuss the Covid-19 response and the EU’s longer-term plan for the pharmaceutical industry.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes agreement on MFF and recovery package
November 10, 2020

PES welcomes agreement on MFF and recovery package

A fairer and more sustainable Europe is in sight, the Party of European Socialists said today as it welcomed the agreement on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) and recovery package.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes historic EU minimum wages proposal
October 28, 2020

PES welcomes historic EU minimum wages proposal

We are one step closer to guaranteeing fair wages for all Europeans, the PES said today as it welcomed the EU Directive for adequate minimum wages put forward by European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Social Europe Network: it is time for fair minimum wages in the EU
October 27, 2020

PES Social Europe Network: it is time for fair minimum wages in the EU

The EU can and must act to guarantee fair pay for all Europeans, socialist and democrats said today as they urged Member States and MEPs to support an EU framework directive for minimum wages when it is brought forward.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
2021 Commission work programme: EU must deliver on progressive priorities to secure a recovery for all
October 21, 2020

2021 Commission work programme: EU must deliver on progressive priorities to secure a recovery for all

Socialist and democratic Commissioners are continuing to fight for a fairer and more sustainable Europe for all, the Party of European Socialists said today as it welcomed the progressive priorities in the European Commission’s new work programme. Delivering on all these policies will be key to guaranteeing a recovery that leaves nobody behind.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
The Party of European Socialists united for swift recovery, respecting the Rule of Law
October 16, 2020

The Party of European Socialists united for swift recovery, respecting the Rule of Law

Representatives from PES member parties across Europe today urged Member States to deliver on the recovery without compromising on European values.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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