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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

Employment and social ministers call for strong Social Fund
April 17, 2018

Employment and social ministers call for strong Social Fund

Socialist ministers are firmly committed to fighting for a strong European Social Fund which will help to end poverty and social exclusion, as well as promoting employment and skills development, and successfully integrating refugees throughout Europe.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES representative detained and expelled from Philippines
April 15, 2018

PES representative detained and expelled from Philippines

The Party of European Socialists protests in the strongest possible terms the unjustified detention and deportation today (Sunday) of one of its senior representatives by the government of the Philippines.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Syrian crisis needs a swift ceasefire agreement and a political solution, not a military one
April 14, 2018

Syrian crisis needs a swift ceasefire agreement and a political solution, not a military one

The Party of European Socialists calls for a peaceful solution and diplomatic talks in the light of the frightening escalation of the crisis in Syria.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES congratulates PES Women president Zita Gurmai on her election as a Hungarian MP
April 11, 2018

PES congratulates PES Women president Zita Gurmai on her election as a Hungarian MP

The Party of European Socialists congratulates PES Women president Zita Gurmai on her election as a member of the Hungarian parliament. The PES values her commitment to women’s rights and her determination to fight the reactionary, authoritarian government led by Viktor Orban.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES regrets victory of Orban on a xenophobic, anti-European ticket
April 9, 2018

PES regrets victory of Orban on a xenophobic, anti-European ticket

The Party of European Socialists regrets the victory of Viktor Orban and Fidesz in the Hungarian elections, particularly because of the xenophobic, anti-Semitic and anti-European rhetoric used in the campaign and in government.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES worried about the openness and the fairness of upcoming election in Brazil
April 6, 2018

PES worried about the openness and the fairness of upcoming election in Brazil

Sending one of the candidates for president of Brazil to jail a few months before the elections might harm to the democratic process in the country. The PES is concerned about the perspectives for fair and open presidential elections in October.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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