News & press releases

PES Presidency in Helsinki agrees progressive priorities for new mandate
October 25, 2019

PES Presidency in Helsinki agrees progressive priorities for new mandate

We will drive forward Europe so it is a beacon for sustainability and social rights across the world, the Party of European Socialists said today at the meeting of its Presidency.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes new Rainbow Rose board
October 21, 2019

PES welcomes new Rainbow Rose board

PES LGBTI Associate Member, Rainbow Rose, has elected a new board at its annual General Assembly in Madrid.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Progressives in Poland and Hungary gaining trust
October 14, 2019

Progressives in Poland and Hungary gaining trust

Progressives in Poland and Hungary improved their results as they gained more support from voters, after they stood united with other progressive, democratic forces against the authoritarian drift in both countries. The results from the local elections in Hungary and the General election in Poland are turning the tide of nationalist, far-right populism in the region, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Costa’s leftist policies endorsed by the Portuguese people
October 7, 2019

Costa’s leftist policies endorsed by the Portuguese people

The Party of European Socialists warmly congratulates Partido Socialista, our member party from Portugal, and Prime Minister António Costa on their clear victory in the general election held on Sunday.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
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

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