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PES congratulates Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on a stunning election victory

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

PES health ministers encourage all citizens to get vaccinated

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
PES hails key step forward for EU fair wages directive

PES hails key step forward for EU fair wages directive

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the fact that the Council of the EU reached today its general approach on the Directive on Adequate minimum wages in the European Union. This is a vital step on the road to the Directive’s adoption and to secure fair wage thresholds for all citizens, through either strong minimum wages or by strong collective bargaining.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES employment and social affairs ministers: it is time to step up and improve conditions for platform workers

PES employment and social affairs ministers: it is time to step up and improve conditions for platform workers

As the platform economy grows, so must protections for people working in the sector. This was the message as employment and social affairs ministers from the Party of European Socialists met today to exchange on the upcoming European Commission’s Platform Workers Proposal and how it can improve working conditions.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes European Parliament green light for minimum wage negotiations

PES welcomes European Parliament green light for minimum wage negotiations

The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament has secured the next step in the fight for fair wages across the European Union, bringing a PES priority closer to realisation.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
The line has been crossed. Europe must become a zero-tolerance zone for gender-based violence.

The line has been crossed. Europe must become a zero-tolerance zone for gender-based violence.

PES Women and its national member organisations are committed to fighting for a Europe where everyone, no matter their gender, can lead a life free from violence. That is why PES Women around today’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women are launching their latest campaign with the slogan “The line has been crossed – Zero tolerance zone for gender-based violence”.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES celebrates SPD-led progressive coalition agreement in Germany

PES celebrates SPD-led progressive coalition agreement in Germany

Europe’s socialist and social democratic political family praises the progressive coalition agreement announced today in Berlin. With a government led by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) – a full member of the Party of European Socialists (PES) – Germany and Europe will be on course for a fairer and more sustainable future.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood

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