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

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
The EU must stand up for democracy and press freedom
March 19, 2021

The EU must stand up for democracy and press freedom

Fundamental European values must be defended in Poland, Hungary and Slovenia, the Party of European Socialists Democracy Network demanded today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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