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PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats
Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

PES welcomes the endorsement of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate by the U.S. Democrats

Giacomo Filibeck and Salvador Ilia
PES

PES congratulates the newly elected President of Catalonia, Salvador Illa

Fit for 55: social democrats will ensure decarbonisation is just
September 1, 2021

Fit for 55: social democrats will ensure decarbonisation is just

The climate and environmental crisis must be addressed in a way that is socially just, leading to more social progress, better quality of life and increased wellbeing for all citizens across Europe, PES ministers said today.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Rainbow Rose and PES fly the flag for equality and diversity at WorldPride
August 21, 2021

Rainbow Rose and PES fly the flag for equality and diversity at WorldPride

Socialists and democrats proudly stand for LGBTIQ+ rights and equality, this was the message today as a joint Rainbow Rose and PES delegation took part in WorldPride in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Women: humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan calls for solidarity and immediate action to safeguard lives and rights of women and girls
August 17, 2021

PES Women: humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan calls for solidarity and immediate action to safeguard lives and rights of women and girls

With the rapid seizing of control by the Taliban in Afghanistan since May, and the city of Kabul last weekend, many lives are at risk. Safe passage out of the country for anyone in danger must be ensured. For those unable to escape, a dark future lies ahead, particularly for women and girls.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES stands with Lewica against PiS attempt to undermine media freedom
August 12, 2021

PES stands with Lewica against PiS attempt to undermine media freedom

The Party of European Socialists condemns Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party for its latest attempt to silence critical media. The PES stands with Lewica in opposition to the government’s new media law.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
The PES condemns the ethnic killing of entire Kurdish family in Central Turkey
July 31, 2021

The PES condemns the ethnic killing of entire Kurdish family in Central Turkey

The PES strongly condemns the armed assault against a private residence in Turkey, which took the lives of seven citizens last Friday. The attack, driven by ethnic hate against the Kurdish minority took place in the central Konya province in Turkey.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
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

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