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MFF must provide proper funding to realise Green Deal potential and social well-being
February 17, 2020

MFF must provide proper funding to realise Green Deal potential and social well-being

Agreement on the MFF must keep guard over our shared values and include proper funding for Europe’s growth strategy, the European Green Deal, and social progress, ministers from the progressive political family said this afternoon at a meeting in Brussels.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes new Commission Work Programme that reflects core progressive priorities
January 30, 2020

PES welcomes new Commission Work Programme that reflects core progressive priorities

The work programme for the first year of the new European Commission marks a major change for the EU which brings it much closer to the core priorities of the PES political family.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Social Europe Network convenes to support transformative Commission Work Programme
January 30, 2020

PES Social Europe Network convenes to support transformative Commission Work Programme

A group of 50 MEPs, representatives from PES member parties and organisations, trade unionists and civil society convened today to discuss action on three vital areas for EU citizens: social rights, housing, and wellbeing.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Europe needs strong social rights
January 28, 2020

Europe needs strong social rights

Europe needs strong social policies that address citizens needs and put their wellbeing first, EU ministers from the PES political family said after a meeting in Brussels today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Commissioner Nicolas Schmit takes steps to deliver on PES campaign promises for decent wages and strong social rights
January 14, 2020

Commissioner Nicolas Schmit takes steps to deliver on PES campaign promises for decent wages and strong social rights

Today, Commissioner Nicolas Schmit outlined his plan to deliver on the PES campaign promise of decent minimum wages across Europe and full protection of social rights.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Employment ministers: “No child left behind”
December 10, 2019

PES Employment ministers: “No child left behind”

It is time to make the European Child Guarantee a reality. That was the message when PES ministers met today ahead of the EPSCO Council in Brussels.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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