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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.’
Socialist and Democrat Ministers tackle big topics: Greece, Migration and the Euro
European Affairs Ministers of the Party of European Socialists (PES) have met to discuss the big issues currently on the European agenda. All eyes this week are on Greece – the PES Ministers were clear – the future of Greece is in Europe with the Euro. They underlined the necessity to reach a fair deal including progressive reforms for Greece.
PES Ministers Discuss New Social Policy Momentum
On 15 October in Luxembourg, PES Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs met ahead of the EPSCO Council to discuss the new European Commission mandate. The Ministers expressed their continued commitment to a renewed focus on social policy and social dialogue in the next five years.
PES health Ministers wary of EU Commission shift of medicine oversight from Health to Internal Market
Meeting in Milan today, Party of European Socialists (PES) Health Ministers have expressed concern at the decision by the European Commission to move its oversight for medicines from the Health to the Internal Market departments. Belgian deputy Prime Minister Laurette Onkelinx (speaking from Milan) said that when it came to medicines, economic interests should not outweigh health ones.
Socialist Family Will Hold Juncker Commission to its Promises
(Strasbourg – 16 September) PES President Sergei Stanishev today promised a fair but thorough hearing to the Juncker Commission from the Socialist family. The PES have negotiated together with Jean-Claude Juncker to ensure that important portfolios are secured for Commissioners from our family. In the hearings, Commissioners must guarantee that the Juncker Commission maintains its commitment to a progressive new policy agenda. We expect to see commitments to social justice and social dialogue, and a real effort to fight against inequality.
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