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Schulz connecting best with EU voters
May 15, 2014

Schulz connecting best with EU voters

Martin Schulz’s campaign is forging ahead with just 8 days left until the first European citizens cast their vote in the European Elections.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
From Italy to German: When will the conservative Leadership finally react to the scandalous accusations of their attack dogs?
May 13, 2014

From Italy to German: When will the conservative Leadership finally react to the scandalous accusations of their attack dogs?

PES General Secretary Achim Post reacts to the despicable attacks by CSU.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Foreign Ministers meeting statement
May 12, 2014

PES Foreign Ministers meeting statement

The Foreign Ministers from PES member parties met in Brussels under the chairmanship of on Sunday, 11th of May. The ministers discussed the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council meeting Monday the 12th of May.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Martin Schulz continues to speak to real voters’ concerns in Florence debate
May 9, 2014

Martin Schulz continues to speak to real voters’ concerns in Florence debate

The second debate between the candidates for European Commission President saw further political contrast emerge between Martin Schulz and the other candidates.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Renzi’s endorsement for Schulz as Commission President step towards a more democratic Europe
May 9, 2014

Renzi’s endorsement for Schulz as Commission President step towards a more democratic Europe

The process to give voters a direct say in who is elected the next Commission President received another major backing this Friday from Matteo Renzi, Italian Prime-Minister and Party Leader of Partito Democratico.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
‘Hollande Common Candidate endorsement ‘a major’ boost for EU democracy ‘ says Schulz
May 9, 2014

‘Hollande Common Candidate endorsement ‘a major’ boost for EU democracy ‘ says Schulz

The campaign to have voters decide who will be the next Commission President yesterday received very strong backing from the French President Francois Hollande. In an article in Le Monde, Hollande stated that: “On 25th May, your vote will determine who the next President of the European Commission will be”.

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