News & press releases

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
PES at Global Progress Summit Montreal
September 16, 2017

PES at Global Progress Summit Montreal

A PES delegation participated in the Global Progress Summit held from 15-17 September in Montreal, Canada, hosted by Canada2020.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
North Korea: PES underlines need for common EU response
August 16, 2017

North Korea: PES underlines need for common EU response

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes common action by European Union countries to address escalating tensions between North Korea and the United States of America.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES calls for peaceful talks and dialogue in the Old City of Jerusalem
July 25, 2017

PES calls for peaceful talks and dialogue in the Old City of Jerusalem

The Party of the European Socialists is deeply concerned about the latest TENSION escalation in the Middle East and particularly in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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