News & press releases

Ukraine war: PES Women call for urgent action against trafficking and sexual violence

Ukraine war: PES Women call for urgent action against trafficking and sexual violence

Women and children stuck in Ukraine, as well as those fleeing the conflict, are facing multiple crises, PES Women Executive members warned today. Action to prevent gender-based violence, displacement, trafficking, and famine is urgently needed.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Migration and Integration Network: EU member states must plan safe and stable future for Ukrainian refugees

Migration and Integration Network: EU member states must plan safe and stable future for Ukrainian refugees

The new phase of Europe’s humanitarian response to the Ukraine war must deliver safety and long-term stability for refugees in the EU. This was the conclusion as progressives met today in the Migration and Integration Network of the Party of European Socialists.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Progressive health ministers pledge their full support to Ukrainians

Progressive health ministers pledge their full support to Ukrainians

Social democrats are working hard to ensure that refugees from Ukraine are able to access healthcare, including mental healthcare, in their host countries. This was discussed today by health ministers from the Party of European Socialists (PES).

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES leaders stand with Ukraine

PES leaders stand with Ukraine

Leaders from the Party of European Socialists (PES) today expressed their full solidarity with Ukraine and its people.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES EPSCO ministers: we stand in solidarity with Ukraine

PES EPSCO ministers: we stand in solidarity with Ukraine

Socialist Employment and Social Affairs (EPSCO) ministers push to put solidarity into action at the EU level and stand ready to welcome Ukrainians fleeing the war, now.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Democracy Network: Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine proves why EU must strongly defend the rule of law in Europe

Democracy Network: Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine proves why EU must strongly defend the rule of law in Europe

The importance of fundamental rights and democratic checks has never been clearer: progressives will fight to protect them in the European Union and around the world. This was the message from members of the European Parliament, representatives of PES member parties and organisations, and other progressives today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

No more items found

No more items found