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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

PES celebrates agreement on women on boards Directive
June 8, 2022

PES celebrates agreement on women on boards Directive

Women are one step closer to claiming their rightful places in Europe’s corporate boardrooms – after 10 years of campaigning, the Party of European Socialists today celebrates the trilogue agreement on the gender balance on boards Directive, commonly known as the women on boards Directive.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Socialist success as deal reached on EU Directive for adequate minimum wages
June 7, 2022

Socialist success as deal reached on EU Directive for adequate minimum wages

After more than a decade of campaigning, the Party of European Socialists (PES) today strongly welcomes the trilogue agreement on the EU Directive on adequate minimum wages.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Ukraine: PES marks tragedy of 100 days of Russia’s brutal invasion
June 3, 2022

Ukraine: PES marks tragedy of 100 days of Russia’s brutal invasion

Today we sadly mark the first 100 days of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Europe is facing its fastest refugee crisis since WWII. The war has shattered the lives of millions.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES sends message of solidarity to HDP delegation in Brussels
June 2, 2022

PES sends message of solidarity to HDP delegation in Brussels

Deputy Secretaries General of the Party of European Socialists, Giacomo Filibeck and Yonnec Polet, today met in Brussels with a HPD delegation chaired by Prof Mithat Sancar, Co-chair of HDP, an associate member of the PES.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES welcomes EUCO endorsement for progressive energy plan
June 1, 2022

PES welcomes EUCO endorsement for progressive energy plan

Support for REPowerEU from European heads of state or government is a positive step, but clear challenges for Europe remain following the European Council. The European Union must not allow conservatives to block progress, the Party of European Socialists warned today.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Australia’s centre-left swings back into victory opening a new era of progress
May 23, 2022

Australia’s centre-left swings back into victory opening a new era of progress

After many years of conservative politics ruling Australia voters have finally had enough, booting out Scott Morrison’s scandal laden administration. The election of the Australian Labor Party’s Anthony Albanese has been welcomed by world leaders and civil society advocates who see this as the moment to achieve transformational change in the Indo-Pacific region on climate, trade, and a slew of issues.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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