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PES ministers support job-rich and environmentally sustainable industrialisation

PES ministers support job-rich and environmentally sustainable industrialisation

PES Competitiveness Ministers will work towards a job-rich and environmentally-friendly industrialisation of Europe, and a deepening of the European single market that protects workers and consumers.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes wage growth commitment in European semester, urges implementing action

PES welcomes wage growth commitment in European semester, urges implementing action

The Party of European Socialists has responded to the European Commission’s Autumn Package for the European Semester by welcoming its reference to the European pillar of social rights, especially the commitment to decent wages.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES urges fast implementation of new European pillar of social rights

PES urges fast implementation of new European pillar of social rights

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the declaration of the European pillar of social rights today by all the governments of the European Union, led by Swedish prime minister Stefan Löfven – and urges EU governments now to move quickly to implement what they have agreed.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Ministers declaration on the European Pillar of Social Rights

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

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

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

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