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PES statement on the killings in Halle, Germany

PES statement on the killings in Halle, Germany

Following the act of terrorism yesterday in Halle, Germany, where two innocent victims were murdered by a far-right terrorist, the PES:

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PES deeply concerned about the Kurds in Northern Syria

PES deeply concerned about the Kurds in Northern Syria

The Party of European Socialists is extremely worried about the fate of the Kurdish population in Northern Syria, after President Trump’s announced decision to withdraw the US troops stationed in the region. The PES believes that this will open a power vacuum that can be exploited by Turkey to occupy and alter the population structure across the Syrian border.

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Stronger, more united Europe in the world with Josep Borrell

Stronger, more united Europe in the world with Josep Borrell

The High Representative for a Stronger Europe in the World designate, Josep Borrell is the right choice to have a Common European voice in a multipolar world with increasingly assertive powers.

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Ylva Johansson has the right approach on Home Affairs

Ylva Johansson has the right approach on Home Affairs

The collaborative approach to Home Affairs emphasised by Sweden’s Commissioner-designate is the right path forward for the European Union, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

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PES backs Urpilainen’s progressive plan for International Partnerships portfolio

PES backs Urpilainen’s progressive plan for International Partnerships portfolio

By clearly outlining an approach based on the fundamental values of the European Union, Commissioner-designate Jutta Urpilainen has shown herself to be a strong choice for the International Partnerships portfolio, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

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PES Migration and Integration Network calls for equal treatment of all children

PES Migration and Integration Network calls for equal treatment of all children

The Party of European Socialists called for equal treatment of migrant children and native children alike, at a public conference co-hosted with our Maltese member party Partit Laburtista, at the National Museum of Archaeology in Valetta. PES Deputy Secretary General Marije Laffeber, the minister of home affairs of Malta, Dr Michael Farrugia, MEPs Miriam Dalli, Javier Moreno and Julie Ward – from the S&D group – and Ann Marie Pisani from the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers and Alfred Grixti from the Foundation for Social Welfare Services took part.

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