News & press releases
PES condemns targeting of civilian plane by Belarusian authorities and calls for the immediate release of opposition figures
The hijacking of a civilian flight by Belarusian authorities is totally illegal and egregious, the Party of European Socialists said today as it called for the release of Raman Pratasevich and Sofia Sapega.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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