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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 ministers call for urgent action to address social impacts of rising energy prices

PES ministers call for urgent action to address social impacts of rising energy prices

Rising energy prices are a threat to the wellbeing of citizens. Action to address the social consequences of unaffordable gas and electricity is urgently needed, PES Employment and Social Affairs (EPSCO) Ministers agreed today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Agri ministers: CAP strategic plans must deliver environmental and social progress

PES Agri ministers: CAP strategic plans must deliver environmental and social progress

Member States must use the Common Agriculture Policy to deliver a more sustainable and fairer future for farming communities, PES ministers agreed today as they met in Luxembourg to coordinate ahead of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES condemns right-wing violence and intimidation in Italy

PES condemns right-wing violence and intimidation in Italy

The Party of European Socialists expresses its full solidarity with the Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL) after its headquarters in Rome were targeted by violent far-right extremists. European socialists and democrats will never allow intimidation of the trade union movement. Those responsible must face justice.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Socialists back increased cooperation to improve pandemic preparedness

Socialists back increased cooperation to improve pandemic preparedness

The EU and its Member States must do more to be ready for new cross-border threats to health, ministers from the Party of European Socialists agreed today as they discussed the new EU initiatives to increase pandemic preparedness.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES ministers urge progress on Migration and Asylum Pact based on shared responsibility and solidarity

PES ministers urge progress on Migration and Asylum Pact based on shared responsibility and solidarity

The EU must urgently move forwards on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, ministers from the Party of European Socialists said yesterday.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Polish Constitutional Tribunal ruling: European Commission must act immediately to protect the Rule of Law in the EU

Polish Constitutional Tribunal ruling: European Commission must act immediately to protect the Rule of Law in the EU

The Party of European Socialists (PES) is extremely worried by the recent ruling issued by the Polish Constitutional Tribunal which declares the most fundamental provisions of the EU Treaties (art. 1 and 19 TEU) as unconstitutional and declines the primacy of European law over national law.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood

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