News & press releases

The President of the S&D Group in the European Parliament and First Vice-President of the PES Iratxe García Pérez congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European Commission moments after the result of the vote was announced.
PES

Socialists and democrats will hold Commission President to progressive promises

PES President Stefan Löfven (left) speaks with President of Brazil Lula da Silva (right) at the PES Together for Global Justice meeting in Brussels, Belgium, July 2023.
Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

G20: PES President backs Brazil’s proposal for global deal to tax ultra-rich

10 years on, PES remembers Oslo and Utøya terror attacks
July 22, 2021

10 years on, PES remembers Oslo and Utøya terror attacks

The Party of European Socialists today stands in solidarity with its member party the Norwegian Labour Party, and all of Norway, in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Oslo and Utøya island, that took place ten years ago.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
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
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 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
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

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