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PES sends message of solidarity to HDP delegation in Brussels

PES sends message of solidarity to HDP delegation in Brussels

Deputy Secretaries General of the Party of European Socialists, Giacomo Filibeck and Yonnec Polet, today met in Brussels with a HPD delegation chaired by Prof Mithat Sancar, Co-chair of HDP, an associate member of the PES.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Strengthening our common agenda for development: the impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine on global food security

Strengthening our common agenda for development: the impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine on global food security

On the occasion of the last meeting of our Ministerial network in March, we already expressed our deep concern at the already looming negative impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Today, we are being proven dramatically right.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
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

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