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PES sees demand for social justice in Bulgaria, welcomes consolidation of the Left vote

PES sees demand for social justice in Bulgaria, welcomes consolidation of the Left vote

The Party of European Socialists congratulates its Bulgarian member party BSP for the strong result they achieved during the snap general elections in Bulgaria this Sunday. The Bulgarian Socialists doubled the strength of their parliamentary group, jumping from 39 to 80 seats.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Dijsselbloem’s words don’t represent the PES

Dijsselbloem’s words don’t represent the PES

We, the Party of European Socialists, distance ourselves from the statements done by Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem on 20 March 2017. His words by no means reflect the vision of our political family, the way we value people or the European project we are fighting for.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES calls on Macedonian president to respect the will of the people

PES calls on Macedonian president to respect the will of the people

The Party of European Socialists calls on the president of FYR Macedonia, Gjorge Ivanov, to act for the common good of his country and refrain from partisan politics in the current political crisis.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Rainbow Rose discusses in Malta list of actions to advance LGBTI equality

Rainbow Rose discusses in Malta list of actions to advance LGBTI equality

A delegation of Rainbow Rose – the associate LGBTI network of the PES – discussed ways to push forward advances on LGBTI rights in Europe, under the leadership of Malta, currently holding the presidency of the EU. Under Malta’s Labour government, the country has experienced an impressive progression on LGBTI rights. Delegation members discussed how Malta’s Presidency can help spread these advances to other European Union member countries, as well as within the PES family.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Progressive ministers discuss Rome anniversary targets

Progressive ministers discuss Rome anniversary targets

Europe ministers from the Party of European Socialists discussed concrete policy proposals for making Europe more progressive.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES position on events in Romania

PES position on events in Romania

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the decision of the government of Romania to withdraw the proposed decree 13/2017, which would have decriminalised a number of offences.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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