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PES working to improve rights for LGBTI people
The rights of lesbian, gay, transexual, transgender and intersex people are vitally important to the PES. While on paper all Europeans are entitled to the same respect of human rights and dignity, LGBTI people are one group for whom this has not yet been achieved. Across Europe LGBTI people have access to vastly different levels of respect, rights and freedoms. The PES is determined to change this. This is why, on 27 April 2015, the PES, in association with the Swedish Social Democrats (SAP) and Rainbow Rose – the PES associate member group uniting LGBTI members, held a seminar in Stockholm – “Where next for LGBTI equality? A progressive roadmap for Europe.”
PES European Affairs Ministers meet to coordinate in advance of the GAC Council meeting
The PES European Affairs Ministers met today to coordinate their positions in light of the General Affairs Council. The Ministers had the opportunity to exchange views on the state of play on the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) and the March European Council agenda. The discussions also focused on the future of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), with the ministers pointing out that great emphasis needs to be put for fostering a balanced socioeconomic governance. Another point in the agenda was the Commission communication on the Energy Union which defines the EU’s plan to deepen cooperation in the field of energy policies with the aim to deliver EU citizens secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy.
PES leaders show their ‘unity against fear’ at Madrid event
The meeting unveils an eight-point plan to end extremism in Europe.
Prime Ministers, European Commissioners and party leaders of the Party of European Socialists (PES) gathered today in Madrid. The meeting, hosted by the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), approved a common declaration against violence and extremism titled “United Against Fear”. In the document, PES leaders agree on a comprehensive eight-point plan to strengthen the freedom and security of citizens as well as to actively promote dialogue and inclusive policies.
European progressives make the fight against voting abstention a 2015 priority
The PES Working Group on Fighting Voting Abstention had its first meeting on February 4 in Brussels. Last week, the Presidency of the Party of European Socialists decided in its work plan to establish a working group with the aim to explore and define guidelines on how to fight voting abstention and revitalize the European democracy.
PES Presidency outlines next steps after Greek elections
Today, the PES Presidency approved a declaration on the next steps after the Greek elections, stating that “PASOK and all our parties have always chosen the path of responsibility and honesty, against all forms of populism. In the face of strong conservative majorities, we are steering the debate in the right direction, despite the massive resistance”.
PES is deeply concerned about the charges against Zoran Zaev, leader of the Social Democratic Union of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
The PES has followed with increased concern the recent developments taking place in Macedonia. Zoran Zaev, leader of the Macedonian Social Democratic Union has been accused of charges of espionage and violent threats against government officials. This happened a week before he was about to release alleged evidence of widespread phone tapping and electoral fraud on part of the Macedonian government.
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