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PES and Rainbow Rose welcome German vote, host major LGBTI conference in Madrid
June 30, 2017

PES and Rainbow Rose welcome German vote, host major LGBTI conference in Madrid

The Party of European Socialists will have a strong presence at this weekend’s WorldPride celebrations in Madrid, not only playing a leading role in the parade itself but also organising a major conference on LGBTI activism on Friday 30 June.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES commends Malta for productive and progressive EU presidency
June 30, 2017

PES commends Malta for productive and progressive EU presidency

The Party of European Socialists commends Malta’s Partit Laburista government for its productive and progressive presidency of the Council of the EU since 1 January this year.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES congratulates Albanian PS on great election victory
June 26, 2017

PES congratulates Albanian PS on great election victory

The Party of European Socialists congratulates its associate Albanian member party Partia Socialiste on its great result in the elections on Sunday.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES adopts LGBTI rights roadmap in run up to this week Madrid Worldpride
June 25, 2017

PES adopts LGBTI rights roadmap in run up to this week Madrid Worldpride

From 29 June – 1 July 2017 the Party of European Socialists together with its PES LGBTI network Rainbow Rose and PSOE will take part in the Worldpride and Europride in Madrid. In the run up the PES Presidency underlined the importance to strengthen LGBTI rights in EU legislation by adopting a roadmap.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Investing in democratic values: fighting populism and fake news
June 23, 2017

Investing in democratic values: fighting populism and fake news

Populism is on the rise and fake news has become a reality around the globe. On all continents, progressives are facing the very same issues – issues that may have a devastating impact on democracy and on the values we have been fighting for, including gender equality, fighting discrimination, promoting rights of minorities, tolerance, freedom of the media, and social justice.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Fifth PES Training Academy connects rising stars from parties across Europe
June 18, 2017

Fifth PES Training Academy connects rising stars from parties across Europe

Some 45 political campaigners and party staffers from around Europe are gathering in Leuven, Belgium, this weekend for a series of political masterclasses hosted by the Party of European Socialists.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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