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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

International Women’s Day: it is time to #MakeHerCount
March 8, 2021

International Women’s Day: it is time to #MakeHerCount

On International Women’s Day, PES Women brings together women on the coronavirus frontline and progressive leaders to call for a fair deal for women. It is time to #MakeHerCount.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES welcomes European Commission proposals to fulfil Social Pillar
March 3, 2021

PES welcomes European Commission proposals to fulfil Social Pillar

The Party of European Socialists today strongly welcomes a raft of European Commission proposals to open-up a social decade, which will realign Europe towards social fairness and sustainability.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Continued economic support is the right move for recovery
March 3, 2021

Continued economic support is the right move for recovery

The Party of European Socialists today welcomes the continuing economic support announced by European Commissioner for Economy, Paolo Gentiloni. This decision offers a vital lifeline for Member States as the coronavirus crisis continues to depress economy activity and drive-up fiscal spending.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
High hopes for ambitious EU Social Action Plan
March 1, 2021

High hopes for ambitious EU Social Action Plan

The Social Action Plan – due to be published by the European Commission on Wednesday – is an important milestone on the road to Social Europe. Expectation for the Plan are high – this is a golden chance to translate the Pillar’s principles into meaningful change for citizens, the Party of European Socialists said today.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
PES Women Gender Equality Network spotlights need for gender sensitive COVID-19 recovery and European Pillar of Social Rights
February 26, 2021

PES Women Gender Equality Network spotlights need for gender sensitive COVID-19 recovery and European Pillar of Social Rights

Gender-sensitive national recovery and resilience plans, coupled with an ambitious EU Action Plan to deliver on the European Pillar of Social Rights, are needed to recover from the pandemic and to boost gender equality. That was the message of the PES Women Gender Equality Network today.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES urges European Council to implement quick, efficient and fair vaccine rollout
February 25, 2021

PES urges European Council to implement quick, efficient and fair vaccine rollout

The EU must live up to citizens’ expectations on the rollout of vaccines, prime ministers, European Commissioners and leaders from the PES said this afternoon.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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