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António Costa at PES Council: Europe must unite to face down populism
December 2, 2017

António Costa at PES Council: Europe must unite to face down populism

Speeches from Mr Costa and Mr Stanishev underlined the close relationship between PS Portugal and progressive parties from across Europe, and the determination of socialists and social democrats to deliver solidarity and social justice for the people of Europe.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
United PES parties endorse common candidate and commit to progressive alternative for Europe
December 1, 2017

United PES parties endorse common candidate and commit to progressive alternative for Europe

The Party of European Socialists has voted overwhelmingly to choose a common lead candidate for president of the European Commission in the 2019 European elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Council in Lisbon: busy schedule ahead for more than 600 participants
November 30, 2017

PES Council in Lisbon: busy schedule ahead for more than 600 participants

Delegates and activists assembled in Lisbon for their annual PES Council have a packed schedule of debates, workshops, meetings and training sessions under the title ‘Progressive Renewal: Europe’.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES secretaries general meet in Lisbon to discuss shared challenges
November 30, 2017

PES secretaries general meet in Lisbon to discuss shared challenges

Secretaries general, campaign managers and senior organisers from Europe’s progressive parties met today in advance of the annual PES Council in Lisbon, to analyse political developments in their own countries and discuss close cooperation in the coming months.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Council in Lisbon to decide on common candidate & debate future of Europe
November 27, 2017

PES Council in Lisbon to decide on common candidate & debate future of Europe

Socialists and democrats from around Europe are preparing to gather in Lisbon for the PES Council on 1–2 December, where they will adopt a strong resolution on the future of Europe and decide on the process for choosing a common candidate for the president of the European Commission in the 2019 European elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Latvian social democrats welcomed as 34th full member of PES
November 24, 2017

Latvian social democrats welcomed as 34th full member of PES

The Party of European Socialists has unanimously admitted the Latvian Social Democratic Party ‘Concord’ (Sociāldemokrātiskā Partija ‘Saskaņa’, SDPS) as its newest member party.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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