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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.
PES extremely concerned about latest development in FYR of Macedonia
The political situation in FYR of Macedonia was among the topics at the meeting of the PES Presidency in Brussels today. The Party of European Socialists remains deeply concerned about the developments in the country ahead of this year’s election. The decision by President Gjorge Ivanov, of the VMRO – DPMNE party, to arbitrarily and systematically pardon high rank government officials in the face of severe corruption allegations is in direct conflict with the standards set in the Przino agreement. Some of the pardoned crimes involve election-rigging.
PES President supports Renzi’s Migration plan
The President of the Party of European Socialists Sergei Stanishev has expressed his support for the Italian Government’s ‘Migration compact’, which would extend Europe’s external action on migration outside of its own borders by enhancing cooperation mainly with African partners.
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