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PES backs ETUC call for emergency economic measures in response to COVID-19

PES backs ETUC call for emergency economic measures in response to COVID-19

European institutions and governments must act rapidly to prevent an economic shock, this was the central message of a letter published today by the ETUC. The PES joins world-renowned economists and academics, trade unionists, former prime ministers, and a former European commissioner in backing the call for action.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
COVID-19: Progressives urge Eurogroup to adopt far-reaching Economic Recovery Plan

COVID-19: Progressives urge Eurogroup to adopt far-reaching Economic Recovery Plan

PES President Sergei Stanishev, S&D President Iratxe Garcia, and Christophe Rouillon, President of the PES Group in the Committee of the Regions, have today written to the Eurogroup calling for action to mitigate the socioeconomic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES supports European efforts against Coronavirus

PES supports European efforts against Coronavirus

The President of the Party of European Socialists, Sergei Stanishev, has sent a letter of support to all leaders of PES parties in the face of the Coronavirus outbreak. Our political family expresses full solidarity and support for the efforts undertaken to contain the spread of the virus.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
EU must support education mobility

EU must support education mobility

Europe must invest in education and training in a way which supports European cohesion and convergence, this was the conclusion of a meeting of Socialists and Democrat Education Ministers in Brussels today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES: MFF must ensure proper funding for greener, more social Europe, with strengthened Rule of Law

PES: MFF must ensure proper funding for greener, more social Europe, with strengthened Rule of Law

The European Council must reach an agreement that allows the EU to deliver on progressive priorities like the Green Deal, the European Pillar of Social Rights and to endorse the Rule of Law, the PES said at a European Council preparation meeting in Brussels today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Europe must act together to strengthen pathways for labour migration

Europe must act together to strengthen pathways for labour migration

Our family is committed to creating more safe and regular channels for migration to help people in need of protection, to address labour market needs and skills shortages, and to maximise the benefits for the countries of origin, the PES-FEPS Migration & Integration Network meeting in Brussels said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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