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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 Foreign Policy Network: stability and security must be secured for Ukraine
February 11, 2022

PES Foreign Policy Network: stability and security must be secured for Ukraine

All efforts must be made to avoid military conflict on the European continent, the Foreign Policy Network of the Party of European Socialists said today as it called for Russia to cease hostilities towards Ukraine.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Progressive health ministers adopt declaration promoting quality healthcare for all Europeans
February 9, 2022

Progressive health ministers adopt declaration promoting quality healthcare for all Europeans

Social democrats will ensure health systems are well-resourced, supported by excellent public services, affordable and accessible to all – this is a fundamental part of Europe’s social model and social cohesion. This is the message in a joint declaration adopted by health ministers from the Party of European Socialists (PES).

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Women: inaction in 2022 will cost women’s freedoms, safety and lives
February 4, 2022

PES Women: inaction in 2022 will cost women’s freedoms, safety and lives

EU leaders and politicians at all levels must step up the fight for gender equality, the PES Women Executive demanded as it met online for its first meeting of this year.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES President welcomes Prime Minister of North Macedonia in Brussels
February 3, 2022

PES President welcomes Prime Minister of North Macedonia in Brussels

A European, progressive, future for the Western Balkans – this is the shared mission reaffirmed today by the Party of European Socialists (PES) and its North Macedonia associate member party SDSM.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
Put fair wages and platform work at the top of the EU agenda, PES urges new EU Presidency
February 3, 2022

Put fair wages and platform work at the top of the EU agenda, PES urges new EU Presidency

The Social Europe Network (SEN) of the Party of European Socialists reaffirmed today its commitment to fair wages and proper regulation of platform work. The network demanded that the ongoing French Presidency put these issues at the top of the Council’s agenda, and deliver results.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES development ministers: social democrats will continue pressing for action to eradicate poverty around the world
February 1, 2022

PES development ministers: social democrats will continue pressing for action to eradicate poverty around the world

With rising geopolitical tensions, climate change, and the pandemic, European leadership to achieve sustainable development globally is more important than ever. As the mid-term assessment of the European Consensus on Development draws closer, the EU must press ahead with action to eradicate poverty around the world, development ministers from the Party of European Socialists agreed this morning.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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