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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.
PES leaders join forces against violence and radicalism ahead of European Council
“If we want to eradicate extremism, security and inclusiveness must go hand in hand”, says PES President
The Party of European Socialists (PES) held today the European Council Preparatory meeting in Brussels, where PES leaders, Prime Ministers, Head of States and EU Commissioners condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and discussed the development of a comprehensive European strategy to counter these and other acts of violence and radicalism in the continent.
PES Ministers for European Affairs condemn the use of violence and terrorist actions
The PES Ministers for European Affairs met today in Brussels to coordinate their positions ahead of the General Affairs Council. The Ministers had the opportunity to discuss their stance against terrorism by developing their views on pursuing new security measures. They unanimously condemned the use of violence exerted through terrorism and discussed the strategy that could be undertaken in order to effectively fight against radicalism and extremism and promote cohesive and inclusive societies across Europe.
PES meets with MK Hilik bar secretary general of the Israeli Labor Party
Last week the PES Deputy Secretary General Yonnec Polet met up with Hilik Bar, Member of Knesset of the Israeli Labor party responsible for international affairs. The Labor party is gearing up towards elections on the 17th March. Polls are predicting a tight race between Labor and Likud, the party of incumbent Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
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