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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 hails new KinAl/PASOK leader
December 13, 2021

PES hails new KinAl/PASOK leader

The Party of European Socialists congratulates Nikos Androulakis on his election as the new leader of KinAl/PASOK – a full member party of the PES.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES Women on International Human Rights Day: “Women’s rights are human rights”
December 10, 2021

PES Women on International Human Rights Day: “Women’s rights are human rights”

Meeting online today, the PES Women Executive marked International Human Rights Day by reiterating that gender equality is a fundamental right that must be defended.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Socialists commend Commissioner Schmit for action on platform work
December 9, 2021

Socialists commend Commissioner Schmit for action on platform work

Online or offline, all workers deserve strong rights and fair working conditions. This is what European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit is delivering through the proposal for a directive on platform work unveiled today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES celebrates election of Chancellor Scholz and new gender-balanced cabinet
December 8, 2021

PES celebrates election of Chancellor Scholz and new gender-balanced cabinet

The Party of European Socialists warmly congratulates SPD candidate Olaf Scholz on his election as the new Chancellor of Germany. The PES believes his election and the new SPD-led German government – the first one with as many women as men – marks a new stage for Germany and for Europe.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES welcomes progress on pay transparency directive
December 7, 2021

PES welcomes progress on pay transparency directive

Proposals for the directive on pay transparency proposed by Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, will create a more equal EU. The EU Council’s adoption of a common position brings this aim closer to reality, the Party of European Socialists said today as it welcomed progress on pay transparency.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES health ministers encourage all citizens to get vaccinated
December 6, 2021

PES health ministers encourage all citizens to get vaccinated

It is vital to act quickly to curb rising COVID-19 infections in Europe before the holiday break, socialist and democratic health ministers agreed today as they urged all citizens to get vaccinated.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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