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EU must work for a safe recovery of the tourism sector
June 4, 2020

EU must work for a safe recovery of the tourism sector

The European Union must use its unique position to safely restart the tourist season, protecting citizens and tourism workers and allowing safe air and cross-border movement between Member States, ministers from the PES said today at an inaugural tourism ministerial meeting.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES, Trade Unions and NGOs consult and coordinate strategy for EU Recovery Plan
May 29, 2020

PES, Trade Unions and NGOs consult and coordinate strategy for EU Recovery Plan

Organisations representing the people most affected by this crisis must play a central role in shaping the recovery, the PES stated today as it held a consultation with NGOs and trade unions.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES: The recovery cannot wait, Member States must put EU plan into action
May 27, 2020

PES: The recovery cannot wait, Member States must put EU plan into action

The European Commission recovery plan announced today is a historic opportunity to kickstart the reconstruction of the Union and move towards a more progressive and people-oriented Europe. Member States must grasp this opportunity, PES President Sergei Stanishev stated during the extraordinary PES Presidency meeting today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES GAC: A successful recovery means looking beyond short-term measures
May 25, 2020

PES GAC: A successful recovery means looking beyond short-term measures

A fairer and more sustainable Europe will be the hallmark of a successful recovery, PES Europe ministers said today as they met by videoconference ahead of tomorrow’s GAC Council.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Social Europe Network: Supporting employment must be the priority as lockdown eases
May 20, 2020

Social Europe Network: Supporting employment must be the priority as lockdown eases

Easing the lockdown must mark the start of a recovery focused on jobs and support for the digital and environmental transitions, European socialists and democrats said today as they met by videoconference.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES President urges Commission to support cultural and creative industries
May 18, 2020

PES President urges Commission to support cultural and creative industries

Ahead of an online meeting of Culture ministers tomorrow, the President of the Party of European Socialists (PES) has written to the President of the European Commission to urge her to put Europe’s cultural and creative industries at the core of the recovery from the coronavirus crisis.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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