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PES Common Candidate Nicolas Schmit and European Greens Spitzenkandidat Bas Eickhout after signing a joint statement pledging to never cooperate or form a coalition with the far-right at a PES event in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Rotterdam conference: progressives stand together for a democratic Europe

Election poster of Igor Peternel from the far-right “Homeland Movement” party, reading “Get up, stay”, in the centre of Zagreb, Croatia, on April 8, 2024. Photo: DAMIR SENCAR / AFP
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Croatia: door remains open to EPP-far-right cooperation in Europe

PES stands with Lewica against PiS attempt to undermine media freedom
August 12, 2021

PES stands with Lewica against PiS attempt to undermine media freedom

The Party of European Socialists condemns Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party for its latest attempt to silence critical media. The PES stands with Lewica in opposition to the government’s new media law.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
The PES condemns the ethnic killing of entire Kurdish family in Central Turkey
July 31, 2021

The PES condemns the ethnic killing of entire Kurdish family in Central Turkey

The PES strongly condemns the armed assault against a private residence in Turkey, which took the lives of seven citizens last Friday. The attack, driven by ethnic hate against the Kurdish minority took place in the central Konya province in Turkey.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
10 years on, PES remembers Oslo and Utøya terror attacks
July 22, 2021

10 years on, PES remembers Oslo and Utøya terror attacks

The Party of European Socialists today stands in solidarity with its member party the Norwegian Labour Party, and all of Norway, in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Oslo and Utøya island, that took place ten years ago.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES environment ministers welcome Fit for 55 package
July 16, 2021

PES environment ministers welcome Fit for 55 package

The Fit for 55 package is a solid launchpad for a socially just decarbonisation of Europe, progressive environment ministers said today as they welcomed the proposals and reaffirmed their commitment to a fair, climate neutral, future for the EU.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Fit for 55 package will lead to a more sustainable and socially fair future
July 14, 2021

Fit for 55 package will lead to a more sustainable and socially fair future

The publication of the Fit for 55 package will enable the EU to reach its climate targets in a just and socially fair way, facilitating climate action founded on true European solidarity.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Rainbow Rose holds online General Assembly
July 12, 2021

Rainbow Rose holds online General Assembly

Earlier this month, Rainbow Rose met virtually for its annual General Assembly, the second time the event has been held online because of the pandemic. The LGBTIQ organisation of the PES took the decision so it could continue its important discussions about defending LGBTIQ rights in Europe whilst safeguarding health.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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