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PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid
Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid

UK Labour leader
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PES congratulates Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on a stunning election victory

PES welcomes overwhelming majority to change Chilean constitution
October 26, 2020

PES welcomes overwhelming majority to change Chilean constitution

The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes the outcome of the referendum in Chile, where the great majority of the people voted in favour of drafting a new just and inclusive constitution.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES Women: Gender equality policies cannot be put on hold amid COVID-19 pandemic
October 23, 2020

PES Women: Gender equality policies cannot be put on hold amid COVID-19 pandemic

Meeting by videoconference, PES Women convened to discuss key issues to advance the gender equality agenda at European level and in Member States. PES Women representatives expressed their concerns not only about the growing backlash against women’s rights but also the lack of focus on the topic in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES condemns stealthy abortion restriction in Poland
October 22, 2020

PES condemns stealthy abortion restriction in Poland

The Party of European Socialists deplores the ruling by the Polish Constitutional Court that abortion due to foetal defects is unconstitutional. This decision radically limits the rights of Polish women.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
2021 Commission work programme: EU must deliver on progressive priorities to secure a recovery for all
October 21, 2020

2021 Commission work programme: EU must deliver on progressive priorities to secure a recovery for all

Socialist and democratic Commissioners are continuing to fight for a fairer and more sustainable Europe for all, the Party of European Socialists said today as it welcomed the progressive priorities in the European Commission’s new work programme. Delivering on all these policies will be key to guaranteeing a recovery that leaves nobody behind.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand and leader of the Labour Party
October 19, 2020

PES congratulates Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand Labour on spectacular victory

The Party of European Socialists congratulates Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the New Zealand Labour Party on their spectacular result at the election on Saturday.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
The Party of European Socialists united for swift recovery, respecting the Rule of Law
October 16, 2020

The Party of European Socialists united for swift recovery, respecting the Rule of Law

Representatives from PES member parties across Europe today urged Member States to deliver on the recovery without compromising on European values.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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