News & press releases

Solidarity in Europe needs financial commitment after 2020
May 7, 2018

Solidarity in Europe needs financial commitment after 2020

PES ministers in charge of cohesion policy have called for an appropriate level of investment following the Commission’s draft seven-year budget, which includes proposed cuts to cohesion funding after 2020.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Social Europe Network calls for a stand against inequality
May 3, 2018

Social Europe Network calls for a stand against inequality

Rising inequality is one of the biggest problems facing Europe, and addressing it is at the heart of our fight as socialists and social democrats. This was the conclusion of the PES Social Europe network, which met in Brussels today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Company law package: Good opportunity to safeguard workers’ rights in the single market
April 25, 2018

Company law package: Good opportunity to safeguard workers’ rights in the single market

The PES welcomes the European Commission’s proposals to strengthen company law and safeguard workers’ rights in Europe, announced today by Commission first vice-president Frans Timmermans.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Employment and social ministers call for strong Social Fund
April 17, 2018

Employment and social ministers call for strong Social Fund

Socialist ministers are firmly committed to fighting for a strong European Social Fund which will help to end poverty and social exclusion, as well as promoting employment and skills development, and successfully integrating refugees throughout Europe.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Employment and social ministers: Social Triple A requires strong implementation
March 15, 2018

Employment and social ministers: Social Triple A requires strong implementation

Socialist ministers resolved to keep up the pressure for a more social Europe to ensure that promises are delivered and implemented.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES glad that a fair EU budget is gaining momentum, calls for Commission to speed process up
March 14, 2018

PES glad that a fair EU budget is gaining momentum, calls for Commission to speed process up

The Party of European Socialists supports today’s decision of the European finance ministers to make intermediaries — tax advisors, accountants and lawyers — legally accountable for cases of tax fraud or tax dodging.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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