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PES joins over 100,000 Belgian citizens to protest against new conservative government
Over 100,000 Belgian citizens took to the streets today to protest against the new conservative government and its economic and labour reforms. The new government, which took office on 11 October, intends to extend the pension age, affect salaries and endanger public services. The Party of European Socialists, led by PES Deputy Secretary General Yonnec Polet, joined the demonstration in Brussels.
The Party of European Socialists invites you to join the PES Democracy and Society Network Conference on 21-22 November in Vienna
The PES Democracy and Society Network in cooperation with the Foundation for European Progressive Studies, the European Forum for Democracy and Solidarity and the Karl Renner Institute are jointly organising the two-day conference “Enhancing Democracy: Our Main Priority”, a high-level conference in Vienna, from 21 to 22 November 2014 to discuss the current situation, challenges and advancements relating to democracy and fundamental rights.
In memorial of Ieke van den Burg
Ieke van den Burg is not any longer among us. She passed away an early morning, after her very last long fight for life and the work, to which she was so devoted. She worked so intensively through her life for what she believed in. The Trade Union movement, which she rightly argued, is and has always been one of the fundamental forces to create and defend our welfare states – in spite of globalization, financial market-crisis and failed economic policy-response through austerity. Again and again arguing for a new direction in Europe, our common PES positions. Same focus and loyalty in her work with corporate governance, Social Policy and workers participation.
PES Presidency Supports Tanja Fajon for European Commission
The PES Presidency today encouraged the Slovenian Government to nominate Tanja Fajon as the country’s next European Commissioner. The Slovenian Government must send a replacement for the failed Liberal candidate Alenka Bratusek, who was overwhelmingly rejected by the European Parliament.
PES International Policy Head Joins Swedish Government
The PES Presidency today offered its warmest congratulations to Ann Linde, Head of International unit, who has been appointed as the new State Secretary for Home Affairs by Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven. Linde has served in the PES Secretariat since May 2013, leading the organisation’s work on issues as diverse as trade relations with the USA, humanitarian support in the Middle East, and exchanges on good governance with countries in Asia.
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