News & press releases
Progressive European Affairs Ministers in favor of Common Candidate
Progressive European Affairs Ministers backed the idea of a common candidate for the next European elections in 2019. S&D MEP Jo Leinen presented his report on the reform of the EU electoral Law. The participants agreed that the common candidate’s process (Spitzenkandidaten) is an important part of the review as it represents a major improvement in building a European democracy.
PES warmly welcomes new Austrian president Prof. Van der Bellen
The Party of European Socialists warmly congratulates Prof. Alexander Van der Bellen for his election as President of Austria. We explicitly supported his candidacy in the 2nd round, as representing an open, inclusive, modern, tolerant and pro-European Austria.
PES welcomes postponement of elections in FYR of Macedonia and calls for full implementation of Przhino Agreement
The Party of European Socialists welcomes the vote of the Assembly of the Republic of the FYR of Macedonia to postpone the elections initially scheduled for 5th of June, after a decision of country’s Constitutional Court. This opens the path for an inclusive dialogue between all local parties in line with the Przino Agreement, and gives more chances for preparing a fair and democratic elections.
Malta at forefront of progressive push for LGBTI rights – IDAHOT 2016
Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), the Party of European Socialists is celebrating progress spearheaded by progressive governments in the fight for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex LGBTI rights in Europe.
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