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PES calls for UN-sponsored global conference on migration and asylum policies
On the eve of the UN General Assembly conference on refugees on September 19th, the Party of European Socialists (PES) is calling for such a UN-sponsored global conference to be managed on a regular basis. Our political family kick-started this idea of having a global debate at a conference in Paris today, on 8 July. The official title of the event, which was hosted by the French Parti Socialiste and the PES, was ‘Refugees: Our Progressive Answers’.
In June, the UN High Commissariat for Refugees, announced that the number of people forcibly displaced due to conflict and persecution had risen to over 65 million at the end of 2015, compared to just under 60 million at the end of 2014. These figures underline just how important it is to act now. The PES believes that the migratory challenge urgently needs a global, common answer and is promoting a European response that fully respects the fundamental rights of refugees and follows the principle of solidarity. More than a legal commitment, this is our duty.
PES Academy: Learning and exchanging best practices
From 23 – 26 July 2016 the Party of European Socialists – in close cooperation with the SPO Austria – organised its 4th European Training Academy in Vienna. 51 participants, from 24 parties and 23 countries took part. Main aim was to provide tools, policy information and strategies on modern campaigning. Speakers included PES President Sergei Stanishev, Vice-President Jan Royall and Deputy Secretary General Marije Laffeber.
PES Leaders: Article 50 must be invoked as quickly as possible
Prime Ministers and Leaders of the Party of European Socialists have agreed that there should be no delay before the UK begins the process to leave the European Union.
Urging the UK and the EU to act calmly and responsibly, the leaders agreed that following Prime Minister Cameron’s resignation a replacement must be selected as soon as possible, so as to start the negotiation process at the earliest possible date.
Open letter from Sergei Stanishev after the UK Referendum
The President of the Party of European Socialists sent a letter to all Prime Ministers, Heads of states, leaders of the PES member parties and to the S&D group in the European Parliament. After the Brexit vote, Stanishev urges the European Progressives to take the lead in setting the European agenda.Here is the full text of the letter:
PES deeply regrets Brexit vote, prepares for changes
PES President Sergei Stanishev said: “I am truly shocked by the result of the referendum. We, the European Progressives, supported our member party – the UK Labour in their campaign for Remain. We wanted a strong Britain in a strong Europe and we were working together for a Social Britain in a Social Europe. Now we have to double our joint efforts.
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