News & press releases
The fall of Berlin Wall, “a democratic domino effect that changed the lives of millions of Europeans“, says PES President
Sunday 9 November marks 25 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the Party of European Socialists (PES) joined the celebration of what has been called the ‘peaceful revolution’.
Presidential elections: “Victor Ponta will open a new chapter in Romanian democracy”, says PES President
Party of European Socialists (PES) President Sergei Stanishev expressed today his support for Victor Ponta as candidate for President of Romania. The first round of the elections will take place on 2 November. Recent polls indicate Mr Ponta as the clear winner.
Commission Approved by Parliament – strong social democratic voice assured
The European Parliament voted today to approve the Juncker Commission, putting in place eight strong social-democrats who will shape Europe’s future. Frans Timmermans will act as first vice-president, leading the Commission’s work in key policy areas such as sustainable development and the rule of law. Timmermans will also supervise the important balancing act between EU policy and national government sovereignty.
PES President Demands Reaction from Belgian PM to Ministers’ Provocative Actions
PES President Sergei Stanishev today strongly criticised the actions of two Belgian Ministers who have sparked concern with their actions as regards Nazi collaboration in Belgium during World War II. Stanishev called for the Belgian Prime Minister to publicly condemn them. The Ministers’ comments and relationships have caused great concern among the Belgian public, and cast a shadow over the new Conservative-Liberal Government.
PES President opens Romanian Presidential rally of 70,000 Ponta supporters
This weekend saw PES President Sergei Stanishev address the launch of Victor Ponta’s bid to become Romanian President. Stanishev told the 70,000 Ponta supporters that; “the country that you want and you deserve it is a country where democracy is respected by all, where every citizen has access to decent education, decent pensions, where healthcare is a priority…and believe me my friends the only person capable of achieving all this is Victor Ponta”.
The PES celebrates the International Day of Democracy
Today 15th of September on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, dedicated to the engagement of young people on democracy, “the PES strongly reaffirms its respect of EU fundamental values and principles of democracy and the rule of law and its commitment to fight for a strong, socially just and democratic Europe” stated Marije Laffeber, PES Deputy Secretary General.
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