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

PES celebrates International Pride Day in Madrid

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

PES: EUCO must secure the recovery without compromising on European values
October 15, 2020

PES: EUCO must secure the recovery without compromising on European values

Socialists and democrats will today push for a swift conclusion to the MFF and the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), but we will not waver on our commitment to the Rule of Law. This was the conclusion as PES prime ministers, European commissioners and leaders met in Brussels this afternoon to coordinate ahead of the European Council.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES EPSCO ministers push for a fair recovery for all workers
October 13, 2020

PES EPSCO ministers push for a fair recovery for all workers

Europe’s recovery will only be successful if it works for all workers, PES ministers said today as they met by videoconference with European commissioners Nicolas Schmit and Helena Dalli, MEPs and trade unionists.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes overwhelming victory of Michael Ludwig and SPÖ in Vienna
October 12, 2020

PES welcomes overwhelming victory of Michael Ludwig and SPÖ in Vienna

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the clear win by Michael Ludwig and SPÖ in the election held yesterday in Vienna.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES Europe ministers urge vigilance on the Rule of Law and fast implementation of the Recovery Plan
October 12, 2020

PES Europe ministers urge vigilance on the Rule of Law and fast implementation of the Recovery Plan

The EU is a community of values and every Member State must respect that, Europe ministers from the PES stated today as they met to coordinate ahead of tomorrow’s General Affairs Council (GAC).

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law
PES welcomes milestone Climate Law
October 8, 2020

PES welcomes milestone Climate Law

The PES welcomes the EU Climate Law vote by the European Parliament which brings the EU a step closer to a greener future – progressive political ambitions are now closer to becoming binding legislation.

Environment, Climate, Energy
PES Women: Angela Merkel must unblock ’Women on Boards’ Directive
October 6, 2020

PES Women: Angela Merkel must unblock ’Women on Boards’ Directive

Women make up less than 30% of board members and only 8% of CEOs of the largest listed companies in the EU. This gender inequality in economic decision-making is not only unfair, it is a waste of human resources, talent and innovative potential, PES Women said today as it called for the EU’s Women on Boards Directive to be implemented.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

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