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PES welcomes re-election of Frank-Walter Steinmeier as German president
February 14, 2022

PES welcomes re-election of Frank-Walter Steinmeier as German president

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the vote by German lawmakers to elect Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s for a second term as President of Germany.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES congratulates the new socialist prime minister of North Macedonia
January 17, 2022

PES congratulates the new socialist prime minister of North Macedonia

The Party of European Socialists congratulates Dimitar Kovachevski, the new prime minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, and the new coalition cabinet led by the Social Democrats. Kovachevski and his government were approved by the parliament in Skopje Sunday night.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
The PES devastated by the death of David Sassoli
January 11, 2022

The PES devastated by the death of David Sassoli

The Party of European Socialists is devastated by the death of David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, an exemplary democrat, a true defender of European values and a remarkable human being.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Women – there is only one way forward – make gender equality a top priority in 2022!
December 15, 2021

PES Women – there is only one way forward – make gender equality a top priority in 2022!

Today PES Women Statutory members met online for their final meeting of 2021. On the agenda: a summary of the year and looking ahead to 2022.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES congratulates the new leader of the social democrats in North Macedonia
December 14, 2021

PES congratulates the new leader of the social democrats in North Macedonia

The PES welcomes the new leader of Social Democratic Union in North Macedonia, Dimitar Kovacevski, who was elected with a huge majority by party members on Sunday. The 47-years old Kovacevski takes over as leader of SDSM from the former prime minister of the country Zoran Zaev. Dimitar Kovacevski will most probably be the nominee for new prime minister of North Macedonia on behalf of the social democrats in the upcoming days.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES health ministers encourage all citizens to get vaccinated
December 6, 2021

PES health ministers encourage all citizens to get vaccinated

It is vital to act quickly to curb rising COVID-19 infections in Europe before the holiday break, socialist and democratic health ministers agreed today as they urged all citizens to get vaccinated.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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