News & press releases

PES condemns right-wing Maltese PN failure over outrageous ‘Hitler’ comments
January 9, 2017

PES condemns right-wing Maltese PN failure over outrageous ‘Hitler’ comments

Simon Busuttil, the leader of the Maltese Nationalist Party, has refused to pass comment after one of his leading parliamentary candidates described Adolf Hitler as a “very progressive” leader.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes Romania’s new socialist government
January 5, 2017

PES welcomes Romania’s new socialist government

The Party of European Socialists welcomes Romania’s new Partidul Social Democrat government, led by prime minister Sorin Grindeanu.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes Sevil Shhaideh to be nominated as new Romanian PM
December 22, 2016

PES welcomes Sevil Shhaideh to be nominated as new Romanian PM

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the decision of our member party PSD for Sevil Shhaideh to be nominated as the next Romanian Prime Minister. If appointed, she will become the first woman head of government in Romania and also the first ever Muslim PM in the EU.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Activists, a journey in Prague
December 19, 2016

PES Activists, a journey in Prague

More than 300 participants from 30 different countries came with gender-balanced delegations to strengthen their ties and “Save Europe”.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Socialist Leaders support Pittella for Parliament President, push for more social Europe
December 15, 2016

Socialist Leaders support Pittella for Parliament President, push for more social Europe

Prime ministers and party leaders from socialist parties around Europe met this morning in Brussels to discuss the future of social Europe, Turkey, and the presidency of the European Parliament.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES encourages dialogue among all democratic forces in FYR Macedonia
December 13, 2016

PES encourages dialogue among all democratic forces in FYR Macedonia

The Party of European Socialists is concerned about evidence of fraud in the FYR Macedonia elections, and calls for a socialist-led dialogue among all democratic parties to find a better alternative for the country.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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