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PES warns against any abuse of social media in electoral processes and calls for actions to defend European democracy 

Malta Bidget 2025
Economy, Finance, Cohesion

PES commends Partit Laburista for the progressive 2025 budget of Malta

Biden Harris presidency brings hope of renewed transatlantic relationship

Biden Harris presidency brings hope of renewed transatlantic relationship

Today’s inauguration marks the beginning of a new era of US-EU relations, the Party of European Socialists said today. After the failed experiment of the last four years, trust and cooperation can finally be rebuilt.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Imprisonment of Kremlin critic is an affront to the Rule of Law, he must be freed

Imprisonment of Kremlin critic is an affront to the Rule of Law, he must be freed

The Party of European Socialists condemns the detention of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and welcomes the declaration released on behalf of the EU by High Representative Josep Borrell.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
EU must continue focusing on effective rollout of Covid-19 vaccine

EU must continue focusing on effective rollout of Covid-19 vaccine

Vaccine rollout must remain a priority for the EU, Europe ministers from the PES said today as they assessed the COVID-19 situation in Europe and agreed that regular coordination discussions are necessary. Member States need transparent national vaccine strategies so citizens can have confidence in the process and progress across Europe can be determined.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Capitol violence: A dangerous attempt to undermine democracy in the USA

Capitol violence: A dangerous attempt to undermine democracy in the USA

The Party of European Socialists is deeply shocked and concerned by the violence at the Capitol in Washington yesterday – the latest consequence of President Trump’s continued attacks on democracy in the USA.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
PES: recovery and MFF success brings hope for a better 2021

PES: recovery and MFF success brings hope for a better 2021

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the European Parliament’s endorsement of a recovery plan and Multiannual financial framework (MFF) which provides safeguards for the Rule of Law. The realisation of the European Council agreement from July puts the vital support progressives have been pushing for within reach.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES welcomes European Parliament report on social Europe

PES welcomes European Parliament report on social Europe

A strong social Europe for Just Transitions – a report adopted today by the European Parliament – is an important milestone on the road to a truly social Europe, the Party of European Socialists said today as it welcomed the measures it contains.

Employment, Social affairs, Health

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