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PES ministers set a social agenda for Europe’s 60th birthday
March 2, 2017

PES ministers set a social agenda for Europe’s 60th birthday

Europe must become an effective social shield for its citizens, argued progressive ministers with responsibility for social policy, employment and health today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Social Europe network: credibility of EU is at stake
February 2, 2017

Social Europe network: credibility of EU is at stake

The Party of European Socialists will fight for decent wages, strong social standards and a high quality of life for all Europeans – because the future of the whole EU is at stake.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES calls EU Commission to propose an ambitious Social Pillar
January 23, 2017

PES calls EU Commission to propose an ambitious Social Pillar

The Party of European Socialists has been calling for an ambitious European Pillar of Social Rights. It should set strong social standards for all countries of Europe and ensure effective protection for European workers and citizens. Today, the European Commission presented the results of the public consultation at an international conference in Brussels today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES pleased about Parliament’s strong commitment to social standards
January 19, 2017

PES pleased about Parliament’s strong commitment to social standards

We are pleased that the European Parliament has today (19 January) endorsed a strong position on the need for a European Pillar of social rights.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes proposals to make energy affordable for all
December 19, 2016

PES welcomes proposals to make energy affordable for all

Europe’s poorest households will benefit from Commission proposals to fight energy poverty, said PES President Sergei Stanishev.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Ministers: Social Rights Must Prevail Over Economic Freedoms
December 8, 2016

PES Ministers: Social Rights Must Prevail Over Economic Freedoms

The meeting of Party of European Socialist ministers responsible for employment, and social affairs took place on Thursday 8 December, ahead of the full Council of Ministers later the same day.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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