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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 environment ministers welcome Fit for 55 package
July 16, 2021

PES environment ministers welcome Fit for 55 package

The Fit for 55 package is a solid launchpad for a socially just decarbonisation of Europe, progressive environment ministers said today as they welcomed the proposals and reaffirmed their commitment to a fair, climate neutral, future for the EU.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Fit for 55 package will lead to a more sustainable and socially fair future
July 14, 2021

Fit for 55 package will lead to a more sustainable and socially fair future

The publication of the Fit for 55 package will enable the EU to reach its climate targets in a just and socially fair way, facilitating climate action founded on true European solidarity.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES welcomes G20 finance ministers’ backing for landmark global tax deal
July 12, 2021

PES welcomes G20 finance ministers’ backing for landmark global tax deal

The Party of European Socialists strongly welcomes the decision by G20 finance ministers to back plans for a global corporate minimum tax rate.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
Rainbow Rose holds online General Assembly
July 12, 2021

Rainbow Rose holds online General Assembly

Earlier this month, Rainbow Rose met virtually for its annual General Assembly, the second time the event has been held online because of the pandemic. The LGBTIQ organisation of the PES took the decision so it could continue its important discussions about defending LGBTIQ rights in Europe whilst safeguarding health.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES employment ministers reiterate call for fair wages for all
July 6, 2021

PES employment ministers reiterate call for fair wages for all

Every worker in Europe must have access to strengthened collective bargaining and adequate minimum wages, employment and social affairs ministers from the PES stated today as they pledged action to end exploitative low pay.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Turn progress on international taxation into concrete agreement, PES FEN urges
July 1, 2021

Turn progress on international taxation into concrete agreement, PES FEN urges

It is time to finally reform long outdated international tax rules, the Financial and Economic Network (FEN) of the Party of European Socialists (PES) stated today.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion

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