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Nelson Mandela: 1918 – 2013

The world has lost a great political leader and a human being with immense integrity and strength. Nelson Mandela was an inspiration to people all over the world, black and white, men and women, young and old.

PES and SOLIDAR supports Philippines Akbayan Citizens Action Party and LEARN Haiyan Typhoon relief drive

The Philippines Akbayan Citizens Action Party has called on the PES and Solidar to help in their relief drive to combat the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan.
Speaking from Sofia, Party of European Socialists (PES) President, Sergei Stanishev, said that he had received a letter from Risa Hontiveros, Chairperson of the Akbayan Citizens Action Party. He said that; “it was essential that we mobilise to increase aid for the regions and for the lives that have been devastated by this typhoon. Our sympathies and condolences are extended to the people of the Philippines, but we must concentrate our efforts on mobilising practical support for the survivors.

PES President meets Knesset leaders ahead of meeting with President Abbas, as prisoner release row continues

Sergei Stanishev, President of the Party of European Socialists (PES), today met with Israeli political leaders in the Knesset (Israeli Parliament). The meetings come ahead of his talks with Palestinian President Abbastomorrow.

The PES delegation met Labor Party leader Shelly Yachimovich, and Zahava Gal-On, the party leader of Meretz.

PES observer party Ettakatol, Tunis holds Congress 5-7 of July with more than 300 delegates

Ann Linde, Head of International Unit at PES, held a speech at the Congress about the challenges of the new democracy and welcoming the new Ettakatol Women’s Organisation, which was presented at the congress. Main issues were the new constitution, political and economic development and education policy. A new party board was elected. Mustapha Ben Jafaar was re-elected as party leader.

PES condemns savage murder of Egyptian Social Democratic party official

The Party of European Socialists has today condemned the savage murder of Yorsi Al-Masri in Egypt this weekend. Mr. Al-Masri, who was the Alexandria region press officer for the Egyptian Social Democrats (a PES Observer Party), was brutal set upon by a mob armed with sticks.

PES meets with BDP leadership to discuss about Kurdish peace process

Today (29 May) PES Deputy Secretary General Yonnec Polet and PES Head of the International Unit, Ann Linde met with Selahattin Demirtaş co-chair of Barış ve Demokrasi Partisi (BDP) and Eyyup Doru, BDP’s representative to the European Union.