News & press releases
The PES extremely concerned about growing tensions in FYR Macedonia
The PES is greatly alarmed by the clashes that took place in Kumanovo, FYR Macedonia on Saturday 9 May, killing 8 police officers and injuring 37. The incident took place in a climate of rising tensions, as opposition party SDSM has been releasing evidence indicating widespread phone tapping on part of the government. In the last few days, thousands of people took to the streets to show their dissatisfaction with the current government.
In solidarity with Nepal – Help now!
The PES expresses its full solidarity and empathy with the people of Nepal.
The violent earthquake that struck Nepal last Saturday has caused a death toll of at least 4,400 and has left more than 8,000 injured. Rescuers are working day to try and retrieve survivors from the ruins, while hospitals struggle with overpopulation and lack of medicine.
In order to respond to this horrifying tragedy, the PES supports SOLIDAR’s initiative of an emergency fund for Nepal and calls all institutional partners and individuals to take part to this effort.
Prime Ministers agree actions needed to tackle migrant deaths
Solidarity among EU countries and tackling smugglers among action points
Ahead of the Extraordinary European Council meeting, the Heads of State and leaders of the PES family met in Brussels to discuss what action is needed to prevent migrant deaths in the Mediterranean.
PES President responds to the migrant deaths this weekend
PES President Sergei Stanishev responded to the tragic events in the seas between Africa and Italy this weekend:
“Hundreds of people – mothers, fathers, sons and daughters – died off the Libyan coast this weekend. This is a loss of human life, on an unprecedented scale, if the numbers are confirmed. The PES family expresses its profound condolences to the families of all victims.”
PES calls for an end to hostilities Yarmouk
On 1 April, IS armed forces entered Yarmouk, home to the largest Palestinian refugee community in Syria, placing 18,000 Palestinian refugees under siege.
“The people of Yarmouk are once again the victim of the protracted conflict in Syria. They are trapped between IS fighters residing in the camp and Syrian government forces attacking from outside. Innocent civilians should under no circumstances be used as human shields,” says PES President Sergei Stanishev.
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