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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

PES: Migration needs neither Seehofer nor Salvini, but solidarity
June 28, 2018

PES: Migration needs neither Seehofer nor Salvini, but solidarity

Prime ministers from the Party of European Socialists agreed today that Europe’s public debate on asylum and migration is missing the vital ingredient of solidarity.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES for environmental policy that benefits the planet, consumers and workers
June 26, 2018

PES for environmental policy that benefits the planet, consumers and workers

PES member parties, MEPs, trade unions and the civil society discussed consumer rights in the circular economy, how to advance clean mobility and how to put a fair price tag on carbon emissions.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES Europe ministers call for Poland to respect rule of law
June 26, 2018

PES Europe ministers call for Poland to respect rule of law

Socialist European affairs ministers met today and condemned the lack of progress of the Polish government in conforming to the rule of law.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Turkey’s progressive parties win 34% of the parliamentary vote
June 25, 2018

Turkey’s progressive parties win 34% of the parliamentary vote

The PES congratulates progressive opposition parties in Turkey for their strong result in Sunday’s election, despite a years-long campaign by Turkey’s President Erdoǧan to weaken them and undermine opponents to his authoritarian regime.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES employment & social affairs ministers: social Europe meaning fighting inequality
June 21, 2018

PES employment & social affairs ministers: social Europe meaning fighting inequality

Social issues are finally back on the European agenda after years of conservative neglect and pressure from the progressive political family — so we must seize the opportunity to create a genuine social Europe that fights inequality, agreed employment and social affairs ministers from the Party of European Socialists today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES president congratulates SPD for securing German support for eurozone reform
June 20, 2018

PES president congratulates SPD for securing German support for eurozone reform

The PES welcomes the fact that our views are reflected in the French and German governments’ declaration on eurozone reform at Meseberg.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion

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