News & press releases
In solidarity with the victims of Kenya massacre
Giacomo Filbeck, Deputy Secretary General of the Party of European Socialists (PES) said: “The massacre of Christian students in Kenya has shown us once again that culture and education are under attack from terrorists, threatened by these fundamental values. Last week, displaying a horrifying lack of humanity, a Somali Al Shabab group singled out the Christian students from the Muslim ones at Garissa University College in Kenya, before killing 147 of them. All the barbaric cruelties we have seen in this recent period are perpetrated by different criminal organizations but their appetite for terror, as with their abuse of Islam, is the same. Regardless of proximity, we must stand united against fear – helping those more exposed to attacks to defend themselves.”
PES President congratulates High Representative Mogherini on Iran negotiations
The President of the Party of European Socialists (PES) Sergei Stanishev today congratulated the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, in achieving a successful outcome after the challenging negotiations with Iran on nuclear plans. “I wish to congratulate High Representative Mogherini and express my gratitude to her for the positive role she played in achieving this deal, which we hope will provide a good basis for a full agreement in June. This deal could open a new chapter of dialogue and stabilization in the region, and mark a new chapter in our relationship with Iran.”
PES condemns attacks in Tunis
“We are deeply saddened and shocked by the horrid attacks that took place in Tunis today. We want to send our sincerest condolences to the families of the victims involved”, says PES President Sergei Stanishev. “Tunisia has set a unique example in a region plagued by civil wars and infighting. It is the only country that managed to transform into a real democracy after the Arab uprisings started there at the end of 2010. We wish to express support and solidarity for all the Tunisian political forces, government and opposition, that invested their energy to turn their country into a true democracy”.
PES Justice Ministers exchange views on judicial counter-terrorism measures
On Thursday 12th March, the Justice Ministers from the PES family met ahead of the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) reunion at the PES headquarters in Brussels. This meeting proved to be a unique opportunity for the ministers to continue cementing their common positions on the most recent judicial issues but also debate on the latest events in the European field of justice.
PES Visit FYR Macedonia: “European values must be respected”
The PES has followed with increased concern the recent events in FYR Macedonia. This is why PES decided to visit the country, to talk to our associate party from SDSM, a PES member and also to get a comprehensive understanding of the situation in the ground.
Today the PES delegation has spoken with journalists and members from civil society, and with the leadership of SDSM. Tomorrow they will meet the EU Representation, and Ministers from the Government (Deputy Prime Minister Fatmir Besimi and Minister of Interior Gordana Kanjkuloska).
In solidarity with the Danish people: “The voice of the many will always be stronger than the hate of the few”, says PES President
“The voice of the many will always be stronger than the hate of the few”, says PES President
Reacting to the tragic shootings that took place this weekend in Denmark, the Party of European Socialists (PES) stands with the Danish citizens in the fight against terror and for freedom of speech and religion.
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