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PES Ministers declaration on the European Pillar of Social Rights
November 15, 2017

PES Ministers declaration on the European Pillar of Social Rights

Social affairs and employment ministers from progressive parties around Europe have adopted a strong declaration on the European pillar of social rights, due to be proclaimed by all EU governments later this week.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES ministers: Cohesion policy is an expression of solidarity
November 14, 2017

PES ministers: Cohesion policy is an expression of solidarity

Social and economic cohesion in Europe is a vital element of EU solidarity, and must not be held hostage to an austerity agenda.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes progress towards a level playing field for EU workers
October 24, 2017

PES welcomes progress towards a level playing field for EU workers

The Party of European Socialists welcomes yesterday’s agreement reached in the EU Council of Ministers on the Posting of Workers Directive.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes agreement on European social pillar
October 23, 2017

PES welcomes agreement on European social pillar

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes today’s agreement among EU governments, MEPs and the European Commission to proclaim a European Pillar of Social Rights before the end of 2017 – something that has been at the top of our agenda for years.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES ministers say time has come to put social Europe first
October 22, 2017

PES ministers say time has come to put social Europe first

PES ministers will not give up their fight for a Europe that puts people first, for a Europe that puts fundamental social rights and social progress above economic freedoms and competition laws.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes key progress on posted workers reform
October 16, 2017

PES welcomes key progress on posted workers reform

The Party of European Socialists today welcomes an important step towards creating a level playing field for EU workers and ending the race to the bottom in the European labour market, as a European Parliament committee voted to reform the Posting of Workers directive.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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