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PES Europe ministers vow to defend EU community of values across Europe

PES Europe ministers vow to defend EU community of values across Europe

The European Union’s community of values – built on common laws – must be defended against persistent attacks on the Rule of Law, Europe ministers from the Party of European Socialists said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES celebrates Partito Democratico gains in Rome and Turin

PES celebrates Partito Democratico gains in Rome and Turin

Italy’s leftward turn continues with strong victories for Partito Democratico (PD) in Rome and Turin. The Party of European Socialists (PES) sends its congratulations to Roberto Gualtieri and Stefano Lo Russo on their great election wins.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES condemns right-wing violence and intimidation in Italy

PES condemns right-wing violence and intimidation in Italy

The Party of European Socialists expresses its full solidarity with the Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL) after its headquarters in Rome were targeted by violent far-right extremists. European socialists and democrats will never allow intimidation of the trade union movement. Those responsible must face justice.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES commends Partito Democratico and Enrico Letta on their election success

PES commends Partito Democratico and Enrico Letta on their election success

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes the successful municipal election result obtained by Partito Democratico in Italy, as well as Enrico Letta’s victory in the by-election in Siena. The overall result strengthens the PD and the centre-left and constitutes a serious blow for the far-right.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES congratulates Norwegian Labour Party on great election victory

PES congratulates Norwegian Labour Party on great election victory

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the victory of the Norwegian Labour Party – DNA (Det Norske Arbeiderparti) – at the general election in Norway yesterday.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES supports the efforts of Romanian Social Democrats to prevent further chaos in the country

PES supports the efforts of Romanian Social Democrats to prevent further chaos in the country

The Party of the European Socialists is deeply concerned by political turbulence caused by the conservative government led by Prime Minister Florin Citu (PNL/EPP) and supports its member party PSD in the current situation in Romania.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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