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Democratic success in USA shows hope always triumphs over fear

Democratic success in USA shows hope always triumphs over fear

The PES welcomes the midterm election result in the US, which has delivered a more diverse Congress than ever before.

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PES congratulates the new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

PES congratulates the new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The Party of European Socialists congratulates Michelle Bachelet on her appointment as the next UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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Turkey’s progressive parties win 34% of the parliamentary vote

Turkey’s progressive parties win 34% of the parliamentary vote

The PES congratulates progressive opposition parties in Turkey for their strong result in Sunday’s election, despite a years-long campaign by Turkey’s President Erdoǧan to weaken them and undermine opponents to his authoritarian regime.

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The world needs progressive refugee policies

The world needs progressive refugee policies

Progressive refugee policies will literally make the difference between life and death for thousands of men, women and children, argues the PES on World Refugee Day.

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US government must stop tearing families apart

US government must stop tearing families apart

On World Refugee Day, the PES strongly condemns the inhumane and brutal policy, introduced by US president Donald Trump, of forcibly separating children from their parents.

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Turkey must release detained politician before elections

Turkey must release detained politician before elections

The presidents of the PES and the Socialists & Democrats group in the European Parliament have issued a joint statement calling for free and fair elections in Turkey, including the release of opposition leader Selahattin Demirtaş.

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