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European Commissioner Ylva Johansson speaks at the European Parliament session on the Pact on Migration and Asylum, 10 April 2024, Brussels, Belgium. Photographer: Alexis Haulot. Copyright: © European Union 2024 - Source : EP

Agreement on Pact on Migration and Asylum: strong compromise towards a permanent and sustainable approach

After years of complex negotiations, the EU finally has an agreement. With the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, Europe is taking responsibility with concrete…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Common Candidate Nicolas Schmit (right) shakes hands with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez. Also pictured on front row (from left) S&D President Iratxe García and Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa. Pictured back row (from left): PES Deputy Secretary General Saar van Bueren, LSAP Luxembourg lead candidate for the European elections Marc Angel, PS Belgium lead candidate for the European elections Elio di Rupo and interim leader of Vooruit Melissa Depraetere.

European Council must deliver a truly secure Europe for citizens

A secure Europe is not just a well-defended Europe, it is a Union that acts to provide security to its citizens. From defence to employment,…

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Tiago Antunes, Secretary of State for European Affairs, Portugal (left) and Yonnec Polet, Deputy Secretary-General, PES

PES Europe ministers: EU must provide progressive solutions and security amidst global instability

From international instability to social precariousness, the EU must be a source of security for its citizens. This starts with ensuring continued support for Ukraine….

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
Progressive deal reached to foster sustainable and responsible behaviour in the global value chains

Progressive deal reached to foster sustainable and responsible behaviour in the global value chains

The Party of European Socialists (PES) welcomes the approval by the Council of the interinstitutional agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive reached by…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Progressive deal reached to tackle modern slavery in our supply chains

Progressive deal reached to tackle modern slavery in our supply chains

The Party of European Socialists (PES) welcomes the approval by the Council of the interinstitutional agreement on the Forced Labour Regulation reached by the Belgian…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Pictured from left: European Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen, meeting Chair, PES Executive Vice-President and Portuguese Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Francisco André, and PES Deputy Secretary General Yonnec Polet

Development ministers: far-right surge jeopardises EU’s international influence and geopolitical relevance

A right-wing shift at the European elections in June will put at risk Europe’s geopolitical relevance and soft power influence in Africa and other strategically…

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