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PES: Autocratic purges of elected mayors in Turkey must be reversed
January 12, 2018

PES: Autocratic purges of elected mayors in Turkey must be reversed

The Party of European Socialists strongly condemns the Turkish government’s authoritarian purge of elected officials from opposition parties, including last week’s dismissal of Murat Hazinedar, the elected mayor of Besiktaş district in Istanbul.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES delegation in Turkey supports HDP co-chair in political trial
December 7, 2017

PES delegation in Turkey supports HDP co-chair in political trial

A delegation from the Party of European Socialists visited Turkey today to show solidarity to Selahattin Demirtas, co-chair of our Kurdish associate member party Halkların Demokratik Partisi (People’s Democratic Party, HDP), as his hearing was held today in the Sincan prison outside Ankara.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES concerned about Trump’s decision on Jerusalem
December 6, 2017

PES concerned about Trump’s decision on Jerusalem

The PES is deeply concerned about Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to recognize Jerusalem as the sole capital of Israel, and is worried about the peace process in the region.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Council calls for immediate release of Turkish political prisoners
December 1, 2017

PES Council calls for immediate release of Turkish political prisoners

The Party of European Socialists has issued a strong declaration calling for the release of political prisoners in Turkey, and naming 10 MPs currently detained in the country by the autocratic regime of Erdoğan.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Progressive Alliance and PES ask to step up international pressure on President Rodrigo Duterte of The Philippines
October 9, 2017

Progressive Alliance and PES ask to step up international pressure on President Rodrigo Duterte of The Philippines

A delegation of the Progressive Alliance (PA) and the Party of European Socialists (PES) visited Manila today to find about the human rights violations going on in The Philippines, in President Rodrigo Duterte’s war against drugs. PES Deputy Secretary General, Giacomo Filibeck was a part of the mission.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES stands with Mexico following earthquake
September 20, 2017

PES stands with Mexico following earthquake

The Party of European Socialists expresses solidarity with the people of Mexico in the wake of the devastating earthquake yesterday evening, which has so far caused more than 200 deaths only hours after the anniversary of an even larger quake in 1985.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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