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PES: Jimmy Carter’s legacy of striving for peace and human rights must be continued 
PES

PES: Jimmy Carter’s legacy of striving for peace and human rights must be continued 

Dragan Djilas
Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

PES condemns the attack on opposition leader in Serbia

PES congratulates Secretary General Achim Post on re-election to Bundestag
October 1, 2021

PES congratulates Secretary General Achim Post on re-election to Bundestag

The Party of European Socialists warmly congratulates its Secretary General Achim Post on his re-election to the German Bundestag after securing a direct popular mandate in the elections last Sunday.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES Presidency celebrates wave of electoral successes for social democrats
September 30, 2021

PES Presidency celebrates wave of electoral successes for social democrats

Strong action to protect public health and save jobs during the crisis, combined with a vision of a fairer and more sustainable future, is resonating with voters and delivering electoral successes for social democrats across Europe. Today, representatives of PES full member parties and organisations welcomed recent election wins for PES members in Germany, Portugal and Norway.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES welcomes minimum wage boost in Spain
September 30, 2021

PES welcomes minimum wage boost in Spain

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the Spanish government’s decision to increase the minimum wage to €965 per month. This socialist government will retroactively raise the minimum wage by 15€ per month in fourteen annual payments.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
European Child Guarantee: PES commends Portugal for extending support for vulnerable children
September 29, 2021

European Child Guarantee: PES commends Portugal for extending support for vulnerable children

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the announcement that Portugal’s socialist government has extended free access to early childhood education and care for vulnerable children.

Youth, Education, Inclusiveness
PES welcomes plan to protect workers from labour exploitation
September 29, 2021

PES welcomes plan to protect workers from labour exploitation

Plans to improve and strengthen the EU Employers Sanctions Directive are a welcome move to uphold minimum labour standards and protect irregular workers, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES congratulates PS Portugal on local elections win
September 27, 2021

PES congratulates PS Portugal on local elections win

The Party of European Socialists congratulates its Portuguese member, Partido Socialista (PS), on its victory at the local elections on Sunday.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood

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