News & press releases

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 prime ministers welcome enhanced coordination on COVID-19 to reopen Europe
May 24, 2021

PES prime ministers welcome enhanced coordination on COVID-19 to reopen Europe

Accelerated vaccinations combined with effective coordination at EU level is the only way to safely reopen societies, reinstate free movement and recover from the coronavirus crisis, socialist prime ministers, European Commissioners and leaders agreed today as they met to coordinate ahead of the special meeting of the European Council.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES hails adoption of new fund to ensure all workers and regions are included in the climate transition
May 18, 2021

PES hails adoption of new fund to ensure all workers and regions are included in the climate transition

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the final adoption by the European Parliament of the regulation establishing the Just Transition Fund (JTF), a key element of progressive efforts to guarantee that no workers and no regions are left behind as Europe transitions to a more sustainable future.

Environment, Climate, Energy
IDAHOBIT: socialists and democrats stand by the LGBTIQ community
May 17, 2021

IDAHOBIT: socialists and democrats stand by the LGBTIQ community

The Party of European Socialists (PES) and its LGBTI organisation Rainbow Rose are today marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) (17 May) by strongly reaffirming their commitment to fighting discrimination in Europe and around the world.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES commends Spanish regulation that will protect riders
May 12, 2021

PES commends Spanish regulation that will protect riders

The Party of European Socialists fully supports the new regulation presented by the Spanish government requiring delivery platforms to recognise riders as employees.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Greater support for education and training needed in recovery plans, progressive education ministers say
May 12, 2021

Greater support for education and training needed in recovery plans, progressive education ministers say

After over a year of disruption for learners, the recovery must restore educational opportunities for all and support trainees and apprentices in Europe’s fragile economy, education ministers from the PES said today.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
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

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