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

PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid

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

Transform transport to put EU on track for a green future, PES ministers urge
March 29, 2021

Transform transport to put EU on track for a green future, PES ministers urge

The EU must push ahead with green and digital measures to transform the continent’s transport system. This is a unified message from the PES ministers who met online today to exchange views on the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, the potential of Europe’s railways, and the European Green Deal.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Party of European Socialists: European Council must prioritise greater vaccine access
March 25, 2021

Party of European Socialists: European Council must prioritise greater vaccine access

A clear European strategy to meet vaccine demand must be implemented urgently, the Party of European Socialists said today as progressive prime ministers, European Commissioners and leaders met by videoconference.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
Child Guarantee: with one in five children living in poverty it is time for socialist initiative to become reality
March 24, 2021

Child Guarantee: with one in five children living in poverty it is time for socialist initiative to become reality

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament and the Party of European Socialists jointly welcome today’s Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation to establish the Child Guarantee, under the leadership of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES GAC backs greater European coordination on COVID-19 response
March 22, 2021

PES GAC backs greater European coordination on COVID-19 response

A truly European approach based on equality, rights and protecting public health must be central to EU coordination on COVID-19, Europe ministers from the PES underlined today as they met by videoconference.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES leaders deeply concerned by the news of Ihar Barysau arrest in Belarus
March 21, 2021

PES leaders deeply concerned by the news of Ihar Barysau arrest in Belarus

The leadership of the Party of European Socialists is deeply concerned about reports that Ihar Barysau, leader of the Belarusian Social Democratic Party (BSDP), has been arrested.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES denounces crackdown on Kurdish HDP Party
March 19, 2021

PES denounces crackdown on Kurdish HDP Party

The Party of European Socialists denounces the request for dissolution from Turkey’s Chief Prosecutor for PES associated member party Halkların Demokratik Partisi (HDP), Turkey’s third biggest party.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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