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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
PES commends Parti Socialiste ahead of legislative elections on Sunday
June 9, 2017

PES commends Parti Socialiste ahead of legislative elections on Sunday

The Party of European Socialists strongly supports its member party, Parti Socialiste, in the upcoming elections for the French National Assembly.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES celebrates election results in Malta and Latvia
June 7, 2017

PES celebrates election results in Malta and Latvia

The Party of European Socialists President Sergei Stanishev has written to Joseph Muscat, the re-elected prime minister of Malta, to congratulate him on the victory of the Maltese Labour party (Partit Laburista) in Sunday’s general election.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES President and two Bulgarian prime ministers with a strong commitment to EU
June 5, 2017

PES President and two Bulgarian prime ministers with a strong commitment to EU

A conference on the future of Europe was held in Sofia at the initiative of PES president Sergei Stanishev.
Both the current Bulgarian prime minister Boyko Borisov (EPP) and the former head of Bulgarian government Simeon Sakscouborgota (ALDE) participated in the event organized by the PES, showing the strong commitment of Bulgaria to the European project.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Progressive parties meet in Oslo to discuss elections and fighting fake news
May 23, 2017

Progressive parties meet in Oslo to discuss elections and fighting fake news

Secretaries general, campaign managers and senior organisers from progressive, socialist and social democrat parties across Europe met today for an intensive discussion of electoral strategies, campaign experiences and insights.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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