News & press releases

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
PES: Constitutional change in Turkey is destroying the balance of power
January 16, 2017

PES: Constitutional change in Turkey is destroying the balance of power

The Party of European Socialists disapproves of the proposed constitutional changes in Turkey, inspired by Erdogan’s party, which will be put to the vote for the second time in the coming days.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES mourns Istanbul attack victims
January 1, 2017

PES mourns Istanbul attack victims

We are shocked and deeply saddened by the terror attack at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES condemns last night’s terror attacks, calls for international countermeasures
December 20, 2016

PES condemns last night’s terror attacks, calls for international countermeasures

The Party of European Socialists strongly condemns the vicious attack on civilians at a Christmas market in Berlin yesterday evening.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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