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IDAHOT: We all Play a Part in Defeating Hate
May 16, 2014

IDAHOT: We all Play a Part in Defeating Hate

In advance of the 17th of May, International day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), PES Candidate for President of the European Commission, Martin Schulz, adds his voice to the millions of people globally calling for a world of tolerance, respect and freedom regardless of people’s sexual orientations or gender identities.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
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

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