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OpEd: If Europe doesn’t care for the people, the people won’t care for Europe
May 3, 2019

OpEd: If Europe doesn’t care for the people, the people won’t care for Europe

Later this year member states will negotiate the EU’s budget for 2021-2027. It will be a complex, technical and (most likely) tortuous task. But, if we are going to get an agreement that allows Europe to thrive, member states need to appreciate the value – not just the price – of what’s being negotiated.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
European Parliament backs key progressive policies in final plenary week
April 16, 2019

European Parliament backs key progressive policies in final plenary week

A green light for the European Labour Authority and new protections for workers are a welcome step for a more social Europe, but our work is not done the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Social rights show progress, but a more ambitious Commission would have achieved more
April 9, 2019

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
April 4, 2019

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
March 15, 2019

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’
February 23, 2019

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

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