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File photo: European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans at a press conference on delivering the European Green Deal, July 2021. Source: EC - Audiovisual Service
December 19, 2022

PES hails European agreements to tame energy prices, lower emissions and protect the vulnerable

European socialists and democrats today applaud major progress on delivering affordable energy for citizens now, as part of a longer-term strategy for a socially just…

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES AGRI ministers spotlight more support for EU agriculture sector
December 12, 2022

PES AGRI ministers spotlight more support for EU agriculture sector

More short-, medium- and long-term strategic planning is needed to support Europe’s agricultural sector through turbulent times, socialist and democratic agriculture ministers stated today. Gathering…

PES
PES: new fiscal rules are needed for sustainable investment in our green future
November 9, 2022

PES: new fiscal rules are needed for sustainable investment in our green future

The PES welcomes the European Commission’s communication on the review of the Stability and Growth Pact as the start of an essential discussion on the…

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
Electric car charging
October 28, 2022

On the road to climate neutrality: PES welcomes agreement on zero-emission cars by 2035

Electric cars on every street, with green, clean, transport available to all citizens – that is what is being delivered by the progressive-led European Green…

Environment, Climate, Energy
Europa building
October 20, 2022

Through the green transition, Europe can wrestle the energy weapon out of Putin’s hands

A faster shift to a greener future – this is the best defence against Russia’s weaponisation of fossil fuel supplies. Combined with action to protect vulnerable citizens from rising prices and economic uncertainty, this progressive approach must be adopted by the European Council today.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES Europe ministers: to address the energy crisis, the EU must do its utmost to protect its workers and families
October 18, 2022

PES Europe ministers: to address the energy crisis, the EU must do its utmost to protect its workers and families

In preparation for the European Council meeting on 20-21 October, progressive EU ministers agreed that energy security, affordability and efficiency should be the main elements of the European response.

Environment, Climate, Energy

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