News & press releases

Violence in Syria must end urgently, says PES
March 19, 2018

Violence in Syria must end urgently, says PES

The Party of European Socialists express its deep dismay at the ongoing violence in northern Syria, including in the city of Afrin, which was reportedly occupied by Turkish troops at the weekend.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES & Progressive Alliance delegation meets Bernie Sanders, discusses inequalities
March 9, 2018

PES & Progressive Alliance delegation meets Bernie Sanders, discusses inequalities

A joint delegation of the Progressive Alliance, in partnership with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and the Party of European Socialists, is in the US for a study visit from 5-10 March 2018.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES pledges solidarity with imprisoned Turkish MPs
February 20, 2018

PES pledges solidarity with imprisoned Turkish MPs

The Party of European Socialists stands with its friends and allies in Turkey in their fight for human rights and the rule of law, and against political oppression, PES secretary general Giacomo Filibeck told the congress of Halkların Demokratik Partisi (People’s Democratic Party, HDP) last week.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Philippines shouldn’t follow the path of isolation
February 6, 2018

Philippines shouldn’t follow the path of isolation

The Party of European Socialists is concerned by the announcement of the president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte that he will reject millions of EU development aid for ideological reasons. This would certainly result in unnecessary suffering for the worse off in the Philippines.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Turkish military operation in north-western Syria raises concerns
January 24, 2018

Turkish military operation in north-western Syria raises concerns

The recent operation of the Turkish Army in north-western Syria raises concerns about the fate of the civilian population in the region, and brings up difficult questions. The offensive by the Turkish armed forces may cause yet another wave of displaced civilians. Worse still, it may claim innocent lives.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES leader calls for a fair trial for Lula da Silva
January 22, 2018

PES leader calls for a fair trial for Lula da Silva

There is growing concern within the Party of European Socialists about signs of political interference in the trial of former president of Brazil Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva. This casts doubts on the possibility of a fair, equitable trial.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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