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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
PES ready with a roadmap on LGBTI rights
June 17, 2017

PES ready with a roadmap on LGBTI rights

A roadmap to strengthen LGBTI rights in EU legislation was agreed by the Party of European Socialists at their Presidency meeting.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: Conservatives & populists routed as UK Labour celebrates spectacular election result
June 9, 2017

PES: Conservatives & populists routed as UK Labour celebrates spectacular election result

UK voters have rejected both Conservative opportunism and right-wing populism in a shock election result that has increased Labour’s vote share and fatally undermined the credibility of current prime minister Theresa May.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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