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PES backs Frans Timmermans and Spitzenkandidat process
June 27, 2019

PES backs Frans Timmermans and Spitzenkandidat process

The Party of European Socialists today reiterates its firm commitment to the Spitzenkandidat process as the key democratic link between the voters of Europe, represented in the European Parliament, and the leadership of the European Commission.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Another Nordic country forms social democratic government
June 26, 2019

Another Nordic country forms social democratic government

The Party of European Socialists warmly congratulates new Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and the Danish Social Democratic Party, on forming a new government.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES saddened by death of former Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias
June 25, 2019

PES saddened by death of former Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias

The Party of European Socialists mourns the passing of former Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias, who died on Friday at the age of 72.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES leaders: Frans Timmermans is the clear choice for Commission President
June 20, 2019

PES leaders: Frans Timmermans is the clear choice for Commission President

Frans Timmermans is the best candidate for President of the European Commission, with the skills, experience and ideas needed to rejuvenate Europe, Prime Ministers and leaders from the Party of European Socialists said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
The PES strongly condemns Turkish gas exploration in Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone
June 18, 2019

The PES strongly condemns Turkish gas exploration in Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone

The PES denounces attempts by Turkey to begin gas exploration in the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES congratulates Iratxe García Pérez on her election as S&D President
June 18, 2019

PES congratulates Iratxe García Pérez on her election as S&D President

The Party of European Socialists (PES) warmly congratulates Spanish MEP Iratxe García Pérez, and First Vice-President of the PES, on her election as the new President of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group in the European Parliament.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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