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PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid
Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid

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PES congratulates Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on a stunning election victory

PES Women: the Istanbul Convention saves lives – 10 years on, it is more important than ever
May 11, 2021

PES Women: the Istanbul Convention saves lives – 10 years on, it is more important than ever

The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, known as the Istanbul Convention, opened for signatures on 11 May 2011.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES calls for de-escalation after Jerusalem clashes
May 11, 2021

PES calls for de-escalation after Jerusalem clashes

The Party of European Socialists is deeply concerned by the surge of violence following the demolition of houses and threats of evictions of Palestinian families from East Jerusalem yesterday, and the protests and clashes between Palestinians and the Israeli police in and around the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Europe ministers: it is time to make our Union more inclusive, more sustainable, and more equal
May 7, 2021

PES Europe ministers: it is time to make our Union more inclusive, more sustainable, and more equal

It is time to make our Union more inclusive, more sustainable, and more equal, PES Europe ministers said today as they met just days ahead of the inauguration of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
COVID-19 vaccine patents: scientific breakthroughs must benefit all
May 7, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine patents: scientific breakthroughs must benefit all

Waiving patents for COVID-19 vaccines can boost the rollout of shots to people in desperate need, PES President Sergei Stanishev said today as he welcomed the United States’ decision to back efforts to temporarily lift patent protections for coronavirus vaccines.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Women: it is time to deliver on gender equality for a truly Social Europe
May 7, 2021

PES Women: it is time to deliver on gender equality for a truly Social Europe

Meeting online on the day of the EU Social Summit in Porto, the PES Women Statutory called on all EU leaders to put gender equality at the centre of their discussions and to advance equal rights and opportunities through the implementation of a Social Europe.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
From Gothenburg to Porto: socialists set path to a fairer Europe
May 6, 2021

From Gothenburg to Porto: socialists set path to a fairer Europe

On the eve of the EU Social Summit in Porto, socialists and democrats gathered to set out an ambitious agenda for social rights.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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