News & press releases

PES calls on Macedonian president to respect the will of the people
March 4, 2017

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
February 23, 2017

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
February 7, 2017

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
February 7, 2017

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
PES leaders: only true social fairness can save the European dream from destructive populism
February 3, 2017

PES leaders: only true social fairness can save the European dream from destructive populism

Leaders from the Party of European Socialists today undertook to combat populism with social reforms – and promised to use the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome as a catalyst to change the direction of the European Union.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Tribute to Etienne Tshisekedi
February 2, 2017

Tribute to Etienne Tshisekedi

The Party of European Socialists pays tribute to the memory of Etienne Tshisekedi.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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