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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.
PES President on Greek election results
Commenting on the results of the national elections in Greece, Party of European Socialists (PES) President Sergei Stanishev stated: “This is a democratic result that needs to be respected. The Greek people have suffered a lot from the crisis and their vote constitutes an explicit protest against the Troika and the austerity measures imposed by conservative Europe. Their vote is a message that needs to be listened to: this austerity obsessed Europe must come to an end. This is the change that the PES, with PASOK and all our parties have been fighting for since the beginning of the crisis, and for which we are starting to see real results with active policies across Europe that are investing more and more in social issues and fair growth”.
Serious victory for the socialist family and for the EU citizens
PES President Sergei Stanishev welcomes European Commission’s progress on promoting investment and growth
The PES welcomes the Commission’s communication regarding the use of the flexibility in the Stability and Growth Pact as well as the legislative proposal on the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI). It has been a long fight to achieve this result but, thanks to Commissioner Pierre Moscovici, the PES family has secured a huge step forward. The Party of European Socialists has been calling since the beginning of the crisis against the austerity-only approach of the past, and for greater use of flexibility as well as for intensifying the use of investment. These are major drivers for stimulating growth, employment, and sustainable budgets.
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