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A new deal for a new Europe?
In the wake of multiple crises – the Greek crisis, the refugee crisis and the earlier financial crisis – it is now clear that change is needed in Europe. But what changes are needed, and how it can change, are important subjects for debate. And key ones ahead of the UK referendum on EU membership in 2017. At a cross party discussion and debate on the future of Europe, Sergei Stanishev, PES President outlined what he thinks will be some of the key issues.
Early elections in Macedonia welcome sign of progress
PES congratulates member and sister parties for constructive role played
The President of the Party of European Socialists (PES) Sergei Stanishev welcomed the news of an agreement to hold early elections in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia:
PES President welcomes the agreement on Greece – “PES avoided a Grexit”
Commenting on the conclusion of the Euro Summit on Greece Sergei Stanishev, President of the Party of European Socialists said:
‘I welcome the agreement reached today at the Euro Summit on Greece. This was a truly historical moment. Europe gave a strong symbol of unity and Greece showed determination to stay in the Eurozone. Grexit scenarios are now part of the past.
PES President: “Europe must find a solution and not miss this window of opportunity “
Ahead of the Euro Summit on Greece, Heads of State of the PES family met to discuss solutions to the Greek crisis. Sergei Stanishev, President of the Party of European Socialists said:
“Today there is a window of opportunity for Europe to avoid a real catastrophe. Europe should not miss it. A solution must be found to maintain Greece in the Eurozone. I am very proud of the catalytic and constructive role that the PES family is playing throughout this crisis.
Sergei Stanishev: A strong European message from the Greek parliament
Reacting to this morning’s vote in the Greek parliament, PES President Sergei Stanishev stated:
“Early this morning, the Greek parliament voted to say loud and clear that Greece’s place in the Eurozone. This vote rallies an overwhelming majority and shows that the intentions of the Greek government and parliament are serious. It mirrors the will of the Greek people who are in favour of the European project. Our response to this Greek vote must be clear.
Greece must not turn its back on Europe
Speaking ahead of the Greek referendum this Sunday Sergei Stanishev, PES President said:
‘This has been a sad and difficult week for all of us, who support Europe and want it to continue with Greece at its heart. I think of the Greek pensioners queuing to receive their pensions, and the Greek children growing up with such an uncertain future – of jobs, of their place in Europe. This troubles me greatly, and only strengthens my resolve to continue supporting the Greek people. As European Socialists we have never wavered in our support for Greece in the Eurozone or in Europe, and we have never wavered in our efforts to change Europe.’
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