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PES warns against any abuse of social media in electoral processes and calls for actions to defend European democracy 

Malta Bidget 2025
Economy, Finance, Cohesion

PES commends Partit Laburista for the progressive 2025 budget of Malta

PES condemns Russia’s violation of international law
February 22, 2022

PES condemns Russia’s violation of international law

The Party of European Socialists (PES) condemns the unlawful recognition by the Russian president of the two breakaway Ukraine regions. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country must be respected. De-escalation must be achieved through dialogue and diplomacy.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Europe ministers stand in full solidarity with Ukraine
February 22, 2022

PES Europe ministers stand in full solidarity with Ukraine

Russia must respect international law and step back from the brink of all out conflict in Ukraine, Europe ministers from the Party of European Socialists said today as they backed tough sanctions on Russia.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES welcomes EU Court ruling on the Rule of Law and the conditionality of EU funds
February 16, 2022

PES welcomes EU Court ruling on the Rule of Law and the conditionality of EU funds

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes the ruling by the EU Court of Justice dismissing the appeal by Hungary and Poland against the conditionality mechanism which makes EU financing conditional to the respect of the rule of law by the Member States. The PES is committed to keeping the pressure up, to protect the rule of law throughout Europe.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes re-election of Frank-Walter Steinmeier as German president
February 14, 2022

PES welcomes re-election of Frank-Walter Steinmeier as German president

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the vote by German lawmakers to elect Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s for a second term as President of Germany.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Socialist ministers focused on delivering fairer deal for workers
February 11, 2022

Socialist ministers focused on delivering fairer deal for workers

Delivering adequate wages and better conditions for platform workers – this was the focus today as employment and social affairs (EPSCO) ministers from the Party of European Socialists met online.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Foreign Policy Network: stability and security must be secured for Ukraine
February 11, 2022

PES Foreign Policy Network: stability and security must be secured for Ukraine

All efforts must be made to avoid military conflict on the European continent, the Foreign Policy Network of the Party of European Socialists said today as it called for Russia to cease hostilities towards Ukraine.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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