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PES Finance Ministers discuss economic and financial priorities for  2015

PES Finance Ministers discuss economic and financial priorities for 2015

The Party of European Socialists (PES) Finance Ministers met today at the PES Headquarters in Brussels, for the first time since the start of the Latvian EU Presidency, to exchange views on the economic and financial priorities for 2015. The Ministers had the chance to discuss the Commission’s proposal regarding the setting up of the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) and the Commission’s communication on the interpretation of flexibility in the Stability and Growth Pact. The Ministers also discussed the ECOFIN Council agenda and other related topics.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES Financial and Economic Network meets to discuss progressive European  Investment Plan

PES Financial and Economic Network meets to discuss progressive European Investment Plan

The Party of European Socialists (PES) held a Financial and Economic Network today to discuss a progressive European Investment Plan. The network brought together Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), Members of National Parliaments, as well as representatives of our affiliated members notably Trade Unions.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES Finance Ministers meet to discuss the state of play on the Financial  Transaction Tax

PES Finance Ministers meet to discuss the state of play on the Financial Transaction Tax

The Party of European Socialists (PES) Finance Ministers met today at the PES Headquarters in Brussels to discuss developments on the negotiations regarding the implementation of the Financial Transaction Tax. The Ministers continued their exchange on the EU’s Investment Plan and were informed of the various initiatives planned by the PES and its members. They also had the chance to exchange views on budgetary matters in view of the upcoming ECOFIN Council that will approve the Budget for 2015.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES delegation discusses progressive view on Transatlantic Trade with US  partners

PES delegation discusses progressive view on Transatlantic Trade with US partners

The PES and S&D delegation taking part in the TTIP debate in Washington, D.C.
Today a high-level PES delegation took part in a roundtable debate on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) in Washington DC . The seminar is part of the PES transatlantic dialogue, which brings PES representatives to the United States to discuss foreign and domestic affairs with progressive partners.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES Finance Ministers meet in Luxembourg and focus on EU Investment  Strategy

PES Finance Ministers meet in Luxembourg and focus on EU Investment Strategy

The Party of European Socialists (PES) Finance Ministers met in Luxembourg and had the opportunity to focus their discussion on the development of the EU’s Investment Plan. They agreed on the need to ensure that Europe pursues policies that promote sustainable economic growth and tackle unemployment.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES Finance Ministers discuss Economic and Financial Priorities

PES Finance Ministers discuss Economic and Financial Priorities

The Party of European Socialists’ (PES) Finance Ministers met in Luxembourg today for the first time since the European Elections. The Ministers assessed the outcome and exchanged views on challenges and priorities for the upcoming legislature.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion

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