News & press releases
Federica Mogherini showed humanity in the face of brutality
In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks which rocked Brussels on 22 March Federica Mogherini displayed a very human reaction during a press conference. She has since been attacked by the right wing who have claimed this indicates weakness. Sergei Stanishev responded:
‘On the contrary to right wing claims that tears are a sign of weakness, we believe this represents Federica Mogherini’s deep humanity and empathy. Qualities which have already led to many diplomatic successes in her role as High Representative. The right must move on from their masculine politics of old.’
PES exchanges views with SDP Finland on ‘Programme of Progressive Reforms’
The Party of European Socialists has started a series of meetings to exchange views with its member parties on its Programme of Progressive Reforms. The Programme itself is a socialist and democrat proposal for a new social and economic model for Europe, that aims to provide economic growth, quality jobs and an alternative to the current austerity policies.
PES National Parliaments Group Leaders Network Established in Rome
The chairpersons of the Progressive group in national parliaments of the European Union have met at a conference in Rome on Monday. There they committed to better cooperation between them, through the formation of a network of social democratic parliamentary group leaders. This was an initiative of the Italian Democratic Party’s in cooperation with the German Social Democratic Party. They have been joined by the Groups of the Party of European Socialists (PES) of Austria, France, Sweden, Hungary and Luxembourg.
Read: Conclusions of the Conference of the National Parliamentary Group Chairpersons of the Progressive Parties of the European Union
Check the photos of the meeting on Flickr
The PES supports PASOK in uniting the progressives in Greece
The leader of PASOK, Fofi Gennimata, recently issued a call for cooperation and unity among all progressive, pro-European, social-democratic forces in Greece. Details of her proposal were presented today to all members of the PES Presidency.
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