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Progressive Ministers for European Affairs defend European values and foster an ambitious agenda for Europe
September 25, 2017

Progressive Ministers for European Affairs defend European values and foster an ambitious agenda for Europe

European affairs ministers from the Party of European Socialists reaffirmed their commitment to defending the rule of law and respecting human rights in the EU, and welcomed the fact that this discussion will continue during the Estonian Presidency.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
SPD will fight inequalities and bring Europe closer together
September 22, 2017

SPD will fight inequalities and bring Europe closer together

The Party of European Socialists firmly supports its member party Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD) ahead of the German general election this Sunday.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: Ignoring the far right once empowers them everywhere
August 22, 2017

PES: Ignoring the far right once empowers them everywhere

The Party of European Socialists is deeply worried by the latest activities of far-right and neo-Nazi movements, including provocative behaviour and sometimes illegal activities in Europe and across the Atlantic.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes Commission efforts to safeguard rule of law in Poland
July 27, 2017

PES welcomes Commission efforts to safeguard rule of law in Poland

The Party of European Socialists is pleased with the latest actions taken by the European Commission towards safeguarding the rule of law in Poland.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES condemns Polish government’s attack on independence of Supreme Court
July 13, 2017

PES condemns Polish government’s attack on independence of Supreme Court

The Party of European Socialists condemns the latest attempt by the Polish government to control the nomination of judges of the Supreme Court, which in practice ends the democratic separation of power.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES congratulates Malta on approval of Marriage Equality Bill
July 13, 2017

PES congratulates Malta on approval of Marriage Equality Bill

The Party of European Socialists is very pleased about the approval of the Marriage Equality Bill in Malta, which has become the 15th country to legalise same-sex marriage. PES president Sergei Stanishev said: “Expanding rights is expanding democracy”.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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