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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
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

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