News & press releases

The President of the S&D Group in the European Parliament and First Vice-President of the PES Iratxe García Pérez congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European Commission moments after the result of the vote was announced.
PES

Socialists and democrats will hold Commission President to progressive promises

PES President Stefan Löfven (left) speaks with President of Brazil Lula da Silva (right) at the PES Together for Global Justice meeting in Brussels, Belgium, July 2023.
Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

G20: PES President backs Brazil’s proposal for global deal to tax ultra-rich

PES welcomes Vasco Alves Cordeiro as new Committee of the Regions President
June 29, 2022

PES welcomes Vasco Alves Cordeiro as new Committee of the Regions President

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes Vasco Alves Cordeiro – from PES member party Partido Socialista – as the new head of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR).

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
Upending Roe vs Wade threatens women’s rights in the US and all over the world
June 24, 2022

Upending Roe vs Wade threatens women’s rights in the US and all over the world

The PES and PES Women strongly condemn the United States Supreme Court decision to upend Roe vs Wade, and consequently women’s right to exercise their sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Socialist heads of government: EUCO must keep the European dream alive for all aspiring countries
June 23, 2022

Socialist heads of government: EUCO must keep the European dream alive for all aspiring countries

Socialist heads of government have urged the European Council to send a clear signal today to all countries aspiring to join the European Union: a European future is possible, and we will support you to achieve it.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES Europe ministers: EUCO must send a message of hope, commitment, and solidarity
June 21, 2022

PES Europe ministers: EUCO must send a message of hope, commitment, and solidarity

EU leaders must deliver a message of hope, commitment, and solidarity ahead of the European Council meeting on 23-24 June, where they will be invited to discuss the war in Ukraine, enlargement, economic uncertainty, and the demands of the participants in the Conference on the Future of Europe.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
World Refugee Day: PES Network leads call for strong refugees’ rights
June 20, 2022

World Refugee Day: PES Network leads call for strong refugees’ rights

The long-term safety and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugees in Europe is our priority, member of the Migration and Integration Network of the Party of European Socialists said today, World Refugee Day (20 June).

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES celebrates first progressive president in Colombia
June 20, 2022

PES celebrates first progressive president in Colombia

The Party of European Socialists celebrates a historic victory that will see Gustavo Petro become Colombia’s first leftist leader.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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