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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

PES Presidency: it’s time for the EU to secure affordable energy that is accessible to all citizens and sustainable for the planet
April 28, 2022

PES Presidency: it’s time for the EU to secure affordable energy that is accessible to all citizens and sustainable for the planet

The European Union must act now, or face rising energy poverty and environmental destruction. This is the warning from high-level representatives of PES member parties and organisations who met today to discuss EU energy policy.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Solidarity between generations strengthens democracy
April 28, 2022

Solidarity between generations strengthens democracy

It is time to empower Europe’s younger and older generations to fully participate in democracy – this was the message as European progressives gathered ahead of the European Day of Solidarity between Generations.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Situation in Slovakia and the Rule of Law
April 27, 2022

Situation in Slovakia and the Rule of Law

The PES is closely monitoring the situation in Slovakia concerning the accusations against opposition leader Robert Fico.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
ECEN: move to a sustainable future to address energy crisis for citizens
April 19, 2022

ECEN: move to a sustainable future to address energy crisis for citizens

Actions to secure affordable and clean energy for all citizens were in focus at the PES Environment, Climate Change and Energy Network today.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Europe ministers condemn Russian actions in Ukraine and call for the respect of fundamental values in the EU
April 12, 2022

Europe ministers condemn Russian actions in Ukraine and call for the respect of fundamental values in the EU

The annual dialogue on the rule of law must not duck tough questions on adherence to European values, progressive ministers cautioned today as they met in Luxembourg to exchange on key issues facing Europe ahead of the General Affairs Council (GAC).

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
Sergei Stanishev at the Polish border: everything must be done to help the Ukrainian people and recipient countries
April 12, 2022

Sergei Stanishev at the Polish border: everything must be done to help the Ukrainian people and recipient countries

People running for their lives, traumatised women and children, and the constant need to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine – this is what PES high-level representatives saw at the Polish-Ukrainian border today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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