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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

PES ministers welcome NDICI-Global Europe instrument
June 14, 2021

PES ministers welcome NDICI-Global Europe instrument

PES ministers welcomed the entering into force of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICI-Global Europe) today as they gathered to coordinate ahead of today’s informal video conference of foreign ministers on development.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES EPSCO: there can be no delay on delivering social summit commitments
June 11, 2021

PES EPSCO: there can be no delay on delivering social summit commitments

The EU must accelerate its move towards a social Europe guided by the Porto Social Summit declaration, employment and social affairs ministers from the PES stated today as they met to coordinate ahead of the EPSCO Council meeting next week.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes European Parliament report on the Biodiversity Strategy
June 9, 2021

PES welcomes European Parliament report on the Biodiversity Strategy

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the adoption of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, following the vote in the European Parliament plenary session.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES environment ministers back action for zero pollution
June 8, 2021

PES environment ministers back action for zero pollution

Socialists back the European Commission ambition of zero pollution for Europe’s air, water and soil, this was the conclusion of today’s videoconference meeting of PES environment ministers.

Environment, Climate, Energy
G7 agreement is a welcome step for global tax justice
June 7, 2021

G7 agreement is a welcome step for global tax justice

Cooperation between the world’s wealthiest nations to fix the broken international tax system is firmly on the horizon, the Party of European Socialists said today as it welcomed the G7’s decision to support a global minimum corporate tax rate.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES home affairs ministers welcome progress on EU Digital COVID Certificate
June 4, 2021

PES home affairs ministers welcome progress on EU Digital COVID Certificate

The EU Digital COVID Certificate is a welcome move to safely restore freedom of movement in the EU; it must be put in place as soon as possible, PES home affairs ministers agreed today as they met online.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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