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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.
Only together can we win the battle for Europe
Speaking at the Festa Dell’Unita organised by the Italian Partito Democratico on 7 September in Bologna, PES Secretary General Achim Post sent a clear message about the unity of the European left, saying “Only together can we win the battle for Europe”. Post was speaking at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, alongside many other PES leaders.
New EU Commission: strong PES talents must be given space to develop Progressive policies
Commenting on the new Commission announced by President Juncker today, Party of European Socialists (PES) President Sergei Stanishev stated that; “there are very strong PES talents in positions that have great potential. It is essential that they are given the political space to develop progressive policies”.
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