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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

PES Financial and Economic Network: A fair recovery starts with tax justice
November 16, 2020

PES Financial and Economic Network: A fair recovery starts with tax justice

Now more than ever, Europe needs a progressive tax agenda – we need to change gears and address the social, environmental, and digital challenges of the future. This is what the PES Financial and Economic Network (FEN) underlined today during a videoconference.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES GAC: EU must be tough on new Rule of Law breaches
November 16, 2020

PES GAC: EU must be tough on new Rule of Law breaches

The EU must not turn a blind eye to emerging Rule of Law breaches, Europe ministers from the Party of European Socialists said today.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES: Europe should not tolerate Orban’s manipulations of electoral law
November 13, 2020

PES: Europe should not tolerate Orban’s manipulations of electoral law

The Party of European Socialists firmly rejects the announced legislation to modify Hungary’s electoral law for partisan gain. If the bill is passed, it will deprive opposition parties of the chance for equal participation in the next general election in Hungary, scheduled for 2022.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
Progressives welcome new European Commission LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
November 12, 2020

Progressives welcome new European Commission LGBTIQ Equality Strategy

Socialists and social democrats welcome the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy, which reaffirms the European Union’s commitment to fight discrimination and to move towards full equality for all EU citizens.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes agreement on MFF and recovery package
November 10, 2020

PES welcomes agreement on MFF and recovery package

A fairer and more sustainable Europe is in sight, the Party of European Socialists said today as it welcomed the agreement on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) and recovery package.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Biden declared winner of US election: A chance for the transatlantic future
November 7, 2020

Biden declared winner of US election: A chance for the transatlantic future

In the 2020 presidential elections Americans have voted not just for their president, but for the future of US-EU relations as well. With Joe Biden winning the election, the European Union and the United States of America can start to rebuild trust and cooperation.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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