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Social rights show progress, but a more ambitious Commission would have achieved more

Social rights show progress, but a more ambitious Commission would have achieved more

Without progressives driving the social rights agenda, the Juncker Commission’s achievements would be even more modest, the Party of European Socialists said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
SEN: We will build on progressive achievements as we continue our fight for equality

SEN: We will build on progressive achievements as we continue our fight for equality

Progressives will keep pushing for policies which bring about a better life for all Europeans, the PES Social Europe Network (SEN) said today as it met for the last time during this European Parliamentary term.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES EPSCO Ministers renew their call: It’s time for the Pillar of Social Rights to become a reality

PES EPSCO Ministers renew their call: It’s time for the Pillar of Social Rights to become a reality

Socialist ministers for employment and social affairs from around Europe met today ahead of the EPSCO Council to renew their call for a social Europe that improves the lives of all citizens.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Frans Timmermans: #ItsTime for ‘A New Social Contract for Europe’

Frans Timmermans: #ItsTime for ‘A New Social Contract for Europe’

Frans Timmermans today pledged to radically rewrite Europe’s social contract, to transform the EU and to build a fair Europe for all, if he is elected as the next President of the European Commission.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Europe Ministers call for a European Budget that rises to the challenge

PES Europe Ministers call for a European Budget that rises to the challenge

Europe needs ambitious short- and long-term planning, the Ministers of European Affairs from the PES agreed today during their discussion of the European budget for 2021-2027.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
All workers should have transparent and predictable working conditions

All workers should have transparent and predictable working conditions

The provisional agreement on the Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions is a step in the right direction, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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