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EPP and Weber craving for more power over EU
November 8, 2018

EPP and Weber craving for more power over EU

Following the election of Manfred Weber as the European Peoples Party Common Candidate, the Party of European Socialists (PES) welcomes him as the second contender entering the battle to become the next President of the European Commission.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Progressives come together for Common Candidate
November 6, 2018

Progressives come together for Common Candidate

European socialists and democrats, united behind a Common Candidate, met in Brussels today to set out their ambition for the 2019 EU elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES unites behind Timmermans as Lead Candidate for 2019 European elections
November 5, 2018

PES unites behind Timmermans as Lead Candidate for 2019 European elections

The 2019 European elections are not just any election. The future of the European Union hangs in the balance. In order to further strengthen our unity, Maroš Šefčovič has announced that he supports Frans Timmermans as the Common Candidate to lead the PES family into the 2019 European Parliament elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Presidency confirms Common Candidate nominees and discusses priorities for 2019 campaign
October 26, 2018

PES Presidency confirms Common Candidate nominees and discusses priorities for 2019 campaign

Senior representatives from progressive parties across Europe gathered today at the PES Presidency meeting to discuss the upcoming elections and to hear from Common Candidate nominees Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission for Energy, and Frans Timmermans, First Vice-President of the European Commission.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES president: The Kamall Incident shows how endangered the EU is
October 24, 2018

PES president: The Kamall Incident shows how endangered the EU is

“The European Union, a dream project for all European nations to live in peace and cooperation is now endangered more than ever. The fact that someone like the ECR leader Syed Kamall may accuse the social-democrats of “wanting the same thing as the Nazis” is a clear sign that history can quickly be forgotten.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
LGBTI network say “Solidarity Wins” in the fight to promote LGBTI rights
October 24, 2018

LGBTI network say “Solidarity Wins” in the fight to promote LGBTI rights

Solidarity is key to safeguarding and promoting LGBTI rights across Europe, the PES LGBTI network, Rainbow Rose, said at its annual General Assembly this weekend.

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