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Four progressive European political parties sign Declaration in support of the New Popular Front in France
Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

Four progressive European political parties sign Declaration in support of the New Popular Front in France

French democrats have a historic responsibility to vote against the far-right
Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

French democrats have a historic responsibility to vote against the far-right

PES and PES Women praise proposed Directive on tackling gender-based violence
March 8, 2022

PES and PES Women praise proposed Directive on tackling gender-based violence

The proposal for a Directive to eradicate violence against women and domestic violence is a welcome step towards a safer Europe for all women, European socialists said today.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
REPowerEU: PES welcomes joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy
March 8, 2022

REPowerEU: PES welcomes joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy

The Party of European Socialists strongly backs plans to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels, unveiled today by European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES development and cooperation ministers issue joint declaration calling for strong support for Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees
March 7, 2022

PES development and cooperation ministers issue joint declaration calling for strong support for Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees

The EU must reinforce cooperation to support Ukraine and Ukrainians in the face of the Russian invasion, this was the conclusion of a PES Development and Cooperation Ministers’ meeting yesterday.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES gender equality ministers: CSW66 and French Presidency must be catalysts for women’s rights
March 4, 2022

PES gender equality ministers: CSW66 and French Presidency must be catalysts for women’s rights

Europe must seize its opportunities to create real change for gender equality, ministers and secretaries of state from the Party of European Socialists said today.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Accelerate shift to renewables to provide affordable energy for citizens, PES Network urges
March 1, 2022

Accelerate shift to renewables to provide affordable energy for citizens, PES Network urges

With international conflict threatening EU gas imports, and citizens facing skyrocketing bills, it is time to accelerate the shift to renewable energy generation. This is the only path to dependable and affordable energy for citizens, the PES Environment, Climate Change and Energy Network (ECEN) said today.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES Women Gender Equality Network calls for clear link between feminist and environmental policies, ahead of UN CSW66
February 25, 2022

PES Women Gender Equality Network calls for clear link between feminist and environmental policies, ahead of UN CSW66

The fight against climate change and gender inequalities must be a joint one, this was the main conclusion of today’s PES Women Network which focussed on “a progressive model for gender-transformative climate action”.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

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