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PES on IDAHOT: Fighting discrimination based on sexuality is at the core of what we stand for
May 17, 2018

PES on IDAHOT: Fighting discrimination based on sexuality is at the core of what we stand for

Socialists and social democrats in the PES are marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia by strongly reaffirming their commitment to fighting discrimination around the world.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: EU-wide whistleblower protections are a major step forward
April 23, 2018

PES: EU-wide whistleblower protections are a major step forward

New proposals to strengthen whistleblower protections in the EU are most welcome and should be adopted as soon as possible to protect employees who have the courage to speak up in the public interest, says the PES.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES regrets victory of Orban on a xenophobic, anti-European ticket
April 9, 2018

PES regrets victory of Orban on a xenophobic, anti-European ticket

The Party of European Socialists regrets the victory of Viktor Orban and Fidesz in the Hungarian elections, particularly because of the xenophobic, anti-Semitic and anti-European rhetoric used in the campaign and in government.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes election of Olivier Faure as First Secretary of PS France
March 30, 2018

PES welcomes election of Olivier Faure as First Secretary of PS France

The Party of European Socialists would like to congratulate Olivier Faure on his election as Premier Secrétaire of our French party, Parti Socialiste.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes Udo Bullmann as newly elected president of the S&D group
March 20, 2018

PES welcomes Udo Bullmann as newly elected president of the S&D group

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the election of Udo Bullmann as the new president of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D). The PES is ready to continue the strong co-operation with the S&D under his leadership in the run up to the 2019 European elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES leadership discusses 2019 manifesto, outlines common candidate process
March 16, 2018

PES leadership discusses 2019 manifesto, outlines common candidate process

Senior representatives from progressive parties across Europe met today to discuss the party’s manifesto for the 2019 European elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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