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PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats
Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats

Giacomo Filibeck and Salvador Ilia
PES

PES congratulates the newly elected President of Catalonia, Salvador Illa

Socialist ministers discuss push for minimum wage
June 16, 2022

Socialist ministers discuss push for minimum wage

Higher wages for Europe’s lowest paid workers – this is what the EU Directive on adequate minimum wages will deliver through strengthened collective bargaining and improved statutory minimum wages, says Portuguese minister Ana Mendes Godinho.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES: meaningful change must follow Conference on the Future of Europe
June 15, 2022

PES: meaningful change must follow Conference on the Future of Europe

To simply disregard the proposals made by the participants in the Conference on the Future of Europe would be a huge misstep for the European Union. Progressives must now lead the follow-up process of the Conference. This was the conclusion as European socialists and democrats met to discuss the next steps for the Conference on the Future of Europe.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES welcomes red-green linkup in the Netherlands
June 15, 2022

PES welcomes red-green linkup in the Netherlands

The Party of European Socialists (PES) welcomes the new direction set by the PvdA and its new leader Attje Kuiken at the party’s Congress over the weekend.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
European Child Guarantee: socialist Coordinators set sights on success
June 14, 2022

European Child Guarantee: socialist Coordinators set sights on success

Putting EU policy into practice for every child in need – this was the focus as Child Guarantee Coordinators and representatives from seven socialist governments met in Brussels, Belgium, today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Financial and Economic Network: Europe needs an economic governance framework that is fit for purpose
June 14, 2022

Financial and Economic Network: Europe needs an economic governance framework that is fit for purpose

An economic governance framework that is fit for purpose is the best remedy to the current economic uncertainties, stagnation fears and rising prices for citizens, the Financial and Economic Network of the Party of European Socialists (PES) discussed today.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES AGRI ministers: sustainability of food systems and food security are more important than ever
June 13, 2022

PES AGRI ministers: sustainability of food systems and food security are more important than ever

We need to support our citizens and farmers to ensure they overcome high prices, while not undermining the long-term objectives of creating a more resilient and sustainable food system, socialist and democratic agriculture ministers said this morning in Luxembourg.

Environment, Climate, Energy

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