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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 welcomes focus on protection for Afghans in danger at EU High-Level Forum
October 7, 2021

PES welcomes focus on protection for Afghans in danger at EU High-Level Forum

The PES commends EU High Representative Josep Borrell and Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson for convening a High-Level Forum on providing protection to Afghans at risk.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES calls for progress on European future for the Western Balkans
October 6, 2021

PES calls for progress on European future for the Western Balkans

Today’s European Council must send a clear message of support for the European perspective for the Western Balkans region. The enlargement process must be credible and consistent, prime ministers and leaders from the Party of European Socialists and its sister parties from the region agreed today in Slovenia.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES commends Partito Democratico and Enrico Letta on their election success
October 5, 2021

PES commends Partito Democratico and Enrico Letta on their election success

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes the successful municipal election result obtained by Partito Democratico in Italy, as well as Enrico Letta’s victory in the by-election in Siena. The overall result strengthens the PD and the centre-left and constitutes a serious blow for the far-right.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES calls for global push for tax justice after Pandora Papers revelations
October 4, 2021

PES calls for global push for tax justice after Pandora Papers revelations

The Party of European Socialists in the light of the latest revelations of tax avoidance uncovered by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) in the leaked ‘Pandora Papers,’ calls to further advance global cooperation for tax justice. The documents reveal the use of complex schemes and shell companies to divert profits to no tax jurisdictions.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES congratulates Secretary General Achim Post on re-election to Bundestag
October 1, 2021

PES congratulates Secretary General Achim Post on re-election to Bundestag

The Party of European Socialists warmly congratulates its Secretary General Achim Post on his re-election to the German Bundestag after securing a direct popular mandate in the elections last Sunday.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES welcomes minimum wage boost in Spain
September 30, 2021

PES welcomes minimum wage boost in Spain

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the Spanish government’s decision to increase the minimum wage to €965 per month. This socialist government will retroactively raise the minimum wage by 15€ per month in fourteen annual payments.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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