News & press releases

Stanishev rallies progressives ahead of Election Congress in Madrid
February 20, 2019

Stanishev rallies progressives ahead of Election Congress in Madrid

PES President Sergei Stanishev has written to the leaders of all PES member parties, urging them to come together to fight the European election campaign as a united, progressive force.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes progressive government in Sweden
January 18, 2019

PES welcomes progressive government in Sweden

The PES has welcomed a vote in the Swedish Parliament which will see the Social Democrats – the largest party in parliament – continue to head up the government.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Challenging Theresa May head on is the right thing to do
January 16, 2019

Challenging Theresa May head on is the right thing to do

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and the Conservatives are still treating Brexit as an internal party matter and challenging them head on is the best thing to do, according to the PES.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
2019 election manifesto to be presented in Spain
January 10, 2019

2019 election manifesto to be presented in Spain

Progressive prime ministers, leaders and activists from across Europe will come together with Frans Timmermans – the PES Common Candidate for President of the European Commission – to publicly set out the Party’s policy platform in Madrid in February.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Local democracy under threat in Latvia
December 20, 2018

Local democracy under threat in Latvia

The PES is deeply concerned about the attempts of government members in Latvia to dismiss elected local representatives in the country.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Orban’s Slavery Act proves EPP ignore human rights
December 13, 2018

Orban’s Slavery Act proves EPP ignore human rights

The PES denounces the latest violations of workers’ rights and human rights in Hungary. Viktor Orban’s ‘Slavery Act’ is the latest sign the country is sliding towards authoritarianism.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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