News & press releases

Syrian crisis needs a swift ceasefire agreement and a political solution, not a military one
April 14, 2018

Syrian crisis needs a swift ceasefire agreement and a political solution, not a military one

The Party of European Socialists calls for a peaceful solution and diplomatic talks in the light of the frightening escalation of the crisis in Syria.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES worried about the openness and the fairness of upcoming election in Brazil
April 6, 2018

PES worried about the openness and the fairness of upcoming election in Brazil

Sending one of the candidates for president of Brazil to jail a few months before the elections might harm to the democratic process in the country. The PES is concerned about the perspectives for fair and open presidential elections in October.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES and Progressive Alliance on a mission to Malaysia, call for fair elections
March 22, 2018

PES and Progressive Alliance on a mission to Malaysia, call for fair elections

The Party of European Socialists is concerned about the lack of conditions for free and fair voting process in Malaysia in the light of upcoming national elections planned for August. A delegation of the Progressive Alliance, where the PES is represented, has visited Malaysia early this week on an observation mission.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
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

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