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Strong performance from progressive candidate Šefčovič as Commission hearings begin
September 30, 2019

Strong performance from progressive candidate Šefčovič as Commission hearings begin

Progressives candidates Maroš Šefčovič proved his competence and experience during the opening of the parliamentary hearings on the next European Commission, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES rejects plans to regulate journalism in Poland
September 18, 2019

PES rejects plans to regulate journalism in Poland

The Party of European Socialists rejects plans to regulate journalistic activity in Poland, as written in the election programme of the governing party PiS (Law and Order). European socialists believe Kaczynski is trying to use government action to curb the freedom of the press and limit dissent.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Progressive European Affairs Ministers: The EU’s efforts on strengthening the rule of law must continue
September 16, 2019

Progressive European Affairs Ministers: The EU’s efforts on strengthening the rule of law must continue

Frans Timmermans has been doing an excellent job on strengthening the rule of law in Europe – the Blueprint released in July sets the right tone for action – and the next European Commission should continue the work with the same level of ambition and vigour, according to the Ministers of European Affairs from the Party of European Socialists, who met in Brussels today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES congratulates the new Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde, thanks outgoing Margot Wallström
September 11, 2019

PES congratulates the new Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde, thanks outgoing Margot Wallström

The Party of European Socialists would like to express its recognition for the good work accomplished by Margot Wallström as a Foreign Minister of Sweden. We also welcome her successor in the position, Ann Linde.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Democratic Party has opened-up a positive future for Italy
September 5, 2019

Democratic Party has opened-up a positive future for Italy

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the new Italian government.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: Britain’s parliament suspension is a selfish act of Boris Johnson
August 29, 2019

PES: Britain’s parliament suspension is a selfish act of Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson’s request to temporarily suspend the British Parliament is a blow to democracy and a selfish move that harms people in the UK, according to the Party of European Socialists.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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