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PES condemns upheld prison sentence for Turkish opposition politician Canan Kaftancıoğlu

PES condemns upheld prison sentence for Turkish opposition politician Canan Kaftancıoğlu

The Supreme Court of Appeals in Turkey has today denied justice to Canan Kaftancıoğlu, Istanbul chairperson of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) – a PES associate member party.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Europe ministers condemn Russian actions in Ukraine and call for the respect of fundamental values in the EU

Europe ministers condemn Russian actions in Ukraine and call for the respect of fundamental values in the EU

The annual dialogue on the rule of law must not duck tough questions on adherence to European values, progressive ministers cautioned today as they met in Luxembourg to exchange on key issues facing Europe ahead of the General Affairs Council (GAC).

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
Sergei Stanishev at the Polish border: everything must be done to help the Ukrainian people and recipient countries

Sergei Stanishev at the Polish border: everything must be done to help the Ukrainian people and recipient countries

People running for their lives, traumatised women and children, and the constant need to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine – this is what PES high-level representatives saw at the Polish-Ukrainian border today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Ukraine war: PES Women call for urgent action against trafficking and sexual violence

Ukraine war: PES Women call for urgent action against trafficking and sexual violence

Women and children stuck in Ukraine, as well as those fleeing the conflict, are facing multiple crises, PES Women Executive members warned today. Action to prevent gender-based violence, displacement, trafficking, and famine is urgently needed.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Migration and Integration Network: EU member states must plan safe and stable future for Ukrainian refugees

Migration and Integration Network: EU member states must plan safe and stable future for Ukrainian refugees

The new phase of Europe’s humanitarian response to the Ukraine war must deliver safety and long-term stability for refugees in the EU. This was the conclusion as progressives met today in the Migration and Integration Network of the Party of European Socialists.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Progressive health ministers pledge their full support to Ukrainians

Progressive health ministers pledge their full support to Ukrainians

Social democrats are working hard to ensure that refugees from Ukraine are able to access healthcare, including mental healthcare, in their host countries. This was discussed today by health ministers from the Party of European Socialists (PES).

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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