News & press releases
PES concerned about Turkish power reshuffle
The Party of European Socialists would like to express its concern about the thousands of suspensions in the military, in the police, in the justice system following the attempted coup in Turkey. The PES is worried the most about the debate on the re-introduction of the death penalty, initiated by the Turkish Government.
PES condemns the coup in Turkey and calls for democracy to be respected
The Party of European Socialists condemns last night’s attempted coup in Turkey and welcomes the fact that a democratically elected government was not overthrown by military force.
The PES and both of its member parties in Turkey – the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) stand firmly for democracy, the rule of law and the right of the Turkish people to express their will freely.
PES: France and Nice can count on our full solidarity
The Party of European Socialists condemns in the strongest possible terms the brutal attack in Nice.
PES President Sergei Stanishev said: ”I am deeply saddened by the brutality of this attack and shocked about the number of victims. I find it very difficult to bear the incredible rawness of the images coming from Nice. My thoughts are with the victims and all those who lost a loved one. I also want to express my wishes of a rapid and full recovery to all the injured. France can count on the full solidarity of our political family”.
PES welcomes the new EU Global Strategy for Foreign and Security Policy
The Party of European Socialists welcomes the new EU Global Strategy for Foreign and Security Policy presented by HR/VP Federica Mogherini. The document focuses on how to respond to the threats, including terrorism, and seize the opportunities of a more connected world. It calls for stronger defence cooperation, while also focusing on the inclusiveness of societies, on job opportunities and on the fight against inequality, both in Europe and in the World.
PES condemns terrorist attack at Atatürk International Airport in the strongest possible terms
The Party of European Socialists condemns the terrorist attack at the Atatürk International Airport. PES President Sergei Stanishev said: “I condemn in the strongest possible terms the barbaric attack at the airport of Istanbul that has caused a horrible number of dead and injured. The sole responsibility lies with the perpetrators. I would like to send our condolences to the families and friends of the dead and to wish a good recovery to the injured”.
Istanbul Pride, you are not alone!
The Istanbul governorship banned trans pride and LGBTI pride marches twice this week for “protection of public order and security”. Activists who were banned from protesting instead gathered in several places in Taksim. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (LGBTI) activists, already exposed to many threats from nationalist and Islamist groups, were not protected from the attackers, but were in fact attacked by the police even though they had not gathered in a protest.
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