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PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats
Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats

Giacomo Filibeck and Salvador Ilia
PES

PES congratulates the newly elected President of Catalonia, Salvador Illa

PES condemns upheld prison sentence for Turkish opposition politician Canan Kaftancıoğlu
May 12, 2022

PES condemns upheld prison sentence for Turkish opposition politician Canan Kaftancıoğlu

The Supreme Court of Appeals in Turkey has today denied justice to Canan Kaftancıoğlu, Istanbul chairperson of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) – a PES associate member party.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Presidency: it’s time for the EU to secure affordable energy that is accessible to all citizens and sustainable for the planet
April 28, 2022

PES Presidency: it’s time for the EU to secure affordable energy that is accessible to all citizens and sustainable for the planet

The European Union must act now, or face rising energy poverty and environmental destruction. This is the warning from high-level representatives of PES member parties and organisations who met today to discuss EU energy policy.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Solidarity between generations strengthens democracy
April 28, 2022

Solidarity between generations strengthens democracy

It is time to empower Europe’s younger and older generations to fully participate in democracy – this was the message as European progressives gathered ahead of the European Day of Solidarity between Generations.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Situation in Slovakia and the Rule of Law
April 27, 2022

Situation in Slovakia and the Rule of Law

The PES is closely monitoring the situation in Slovakia concerning the accusations against opposition leader Robert Fico.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
ECEN: move to a sustainable future to address energy crisis for citizens
April 19, 2022

ECEN: move to a sustainable future to address energy crisis for citizens

Actions to secure affordable and clean energy for all citizens were in focus at the PES Environment, Climate Change and Energy Network today.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Europe ministers condemn Russian actions in Ukraine and call for the respect of fundamental values in the EU
April 12, 2022

Europe ministers condemn Russian actions in Ukraine and call for the respect of fundamental values in the EU

The annual dialogue on the rule of law must not duck tough questions on adherence to European values, progressive ministers cautioned today as they met in Luxembourg to exchange on key issues facing Europe ahead of the General Affairs Council (GAC).

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood

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