News & press releases

PES: EU should expand its monitoring missions in Turkey after the referendum
April 16, 2017

PES: EU should expand its monitoring missions in Turkey after the referendum

The PES is deeply disappointed by the outcome of the referendum in Turkey, announced by the Turkish authorities.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES delegation urges release of Yüksekdağ and all political prisoners
April 13, 2017

PES delegation urges release of Yüksekdağ and all political prisoners

Representatives from the Party of European Socialists are in Turkey to press for the immediate release of Figen Yüksekdağ, co-chair of our member party Halkların Demokratik Partisi (People’s Democratic Party, HDP).

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES demands immediate release of Belarus political prisoners
March 28, 2017

PES demands immediate release of Belarus political prisoners

The Party of European Socialists is following the current situation in Belarus with great concern and demands an immediate release of all political prisoners.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
The Party of European Socialists condemns attack in London
March 22, 2017

The Party of European Socialists condemns attack in London

The Party of European Socialists condemns today’s attack in London in the strongest possible terms. We praise the work of the British police and emergency services in preventing more casualties.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
EU defence and security cooperation are vital first step
March 8, 2017

EU defence and security cooperation are vital first step

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes progress announced by EU ministers towards an effective common security and defence policy, as envisaged by Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES mission to Turkey supports Demirtas during his first hearing in Turkish court
February 23, 2017

PES mission to Turkey supports Demirtas during his first hearing in Turkish court

Today a PES delegation supported the co-chair of our Kurdish associate party HDP, Selahattin Demirtas on the day of his first court hearing, since he was jailed without legal foundation in November last year. The hearing took place in the Anadolu 34th Penal Court of First Instance in Istanbul and Demirtas testified via videoconference from the prison of Edirne.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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