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Four progressive European political parties sign Declaration in support of the New Popular  Front in France
Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

Four progressive European political parties sign Declaration in support of the New Popular Front in France

French democrats have a historic responsibility to vote against the far-right
Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

French democrats have a historic responsibility to vote against the far-right

Australia’s centre-left swings back into victory opening a new era of progress

Australia’s centre-left swings back into victory opening a new era of progress

After many years of conservative politics ruling Australia voters have finally had enough, booting out Scott Morrison’s scandal laden administration. The election of the Australian Labor Party’s Anthony Albanese has been welcomed by world leaders and civil society advocates who see this as the moment to achieve transformational change in the Indo-Pacific region on climate, trade, and a slew of issues.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Strengthening our common agenda for development: the impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine on global food security

Strengthening our common agenda for development: the impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine on global food security

On the occasion of the last meeting of our Ministerial network in March, we already expressed our deep concern at the already looming negative impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Today, we are being proven dramatically right.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Social Europe Network: minimum wages Directive adoption will make a difference

Social Europe Network: minimum wages Directive adoption will make a difference

The swift adoption of the EU Directive on adequate minimum wages will help millions of low paid workers across Europe – it’s time to reach agreement and put it into place, the Social Europe Network (SEN) of the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
IDAHOBIT: socialist family stands shoulder to shoulder with LGBTI community and emphasises push to Reclaim Your Space

IDAHOBIT: socialist family stands shoulder to shoulder with LGBTI community and emphasises push to Reclaim Your Space

Today, 17 May, socialists and social democrats from the Party of European Socialists (PES) are marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) by strongly reaffirming their commitment to fight for LGBTI equality in Europe and around the world.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
True democracies are parity democracies, say PES Women

True democracies are parity democracies, say PES Women

After celebrating Europe Day on 9 May, PES Women Statutory members met to discuss the latest developments of the war on Ukraine, the gender-sensitive response it requires, and the role of women in politics, in the context of this war and beyond.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES condemns upheld prison sentence for Turkish opposition politician Canan Kaftancıoğlu

PES condemns upheld prison sentence for Turkish opposition politician Canan Kaftancıoğlu

The Supreme Court of Appeals in Turkey has today denied justice to Canan Kaftancıoğlu, Istanbul chairperson of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) – a PES associate member party.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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