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![PES decries gangster threats against Trukish CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu](https://pes.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PES-decries-gangster-threats-against-Trukish-CHP-leader-Kemal-Kilicdaroglu-300x200.jpg)
PES decries gangster threats against Trukish CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
The Party of European Socialists decries the threatening remarks from a convicted Turkish criminal, Alaattin Cakici, against the leader of the PES-associate Republican People’s Party (CHP), Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Alaattin Cakici publicly warned the leader of the biggest opposition party in Turkey to “watch his step” following a political statement by Mr Kılıçdaroğlu.
![Progressive leaders, academics and activists call for a European Child Union](https://pes.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Progressive-leaders-academics-and-activists-call-for-a-European-Child-Union-1-300x200.jpg)
Progressive leaders, academics and activists call for a European Child Union
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 23 million children in the EU were at risk of poverty and social exclusion. On World Children’s Day – November 20 – PES President Sergei Stanishev joins more than 300 prominent figures from the world of politics, academia and civil society in backing a joint call to reduce inequalities in the EU through investment in children’s early years.
![PES decries state violence in Poland and calls for defence of democracy](https://pes.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PES-decries-state-violence-in-Poland-and-calls-for-defence-of-democracy-1-300x200.jpg)
PES decries state violence in Poland and calls for defence of democracy
The violent suppression of peaceful protesters in Poland must stop, the PES said today as it warned the Polish government is taking yet another turn towards authoritarianism. The situation in the country overnight proves yet again why a tough EU stance on the Rule of Law is necessary.
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