News & press releases

Maltese election critical to protect human rights & equality
May 10, 2017

Maltese election critical to protect human rights & equality

The Maltese general election on 3 June will be a critical vote to protect the country’s world-leading work on human rights and equality, according to the president of PES LGBTI organisation Rainbow Rose.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes Macron, warns of challenges for France
May 7, 2017

PES welcomes Macron, warns of challenges for France

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the election of Emmanuel Macron as the President of France, but expresses deep concern at the strong vote for far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES backs PS in second-round support for Macron
May 5, 2017

PES backs PS in second-round support for Macron

The Party of European Socialists calls on French voters to mobilise in support of France and Europe in Sunday’s elections, and to make a strong stand against the far right.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES congratulates Matteo Renzi and Partito Democratico
May 1, 2017

PES congratulates Matteo Renzi and Partito Democratico

The Party of European Socialists warmly congratulates Partito Democratico (Democratic Party) of Italy on the successful primary elections to choose its party leader.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES supports democratic election of Speaker of Macedonian Parliament
April 28, 2017

PES supports democratic election of Speaker of Macedonian Parliament

The Party of European Socialists supports the clearly democratic process of electing of the new Speaker of Macedonian Parliament, and calls for a focus on political dialogue to eliminate the risk of violence and unrest.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES denounces the violence against Skopje MPs, calls for immediate response from law enforcement
April 27, 2017

PES denounces the violence against Skopje MPs, calls for immediate response from law enforcement

The Party of European Socialists condemns in the strongest possible way the violence against legally elected members of the Macedonian parliament and denounces the reckless irresponsible behavior of the local law enforcement.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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