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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

FinCEN files reveal shameful behaviour by European and global banks, tough action must follow
September 21, 2020

FinCEN files reveal shameful behaviour by European and global banks, tough action must follow

The Party of European Socialists calls for tough sanction against anyone guilty in the large-scale money laundering uncovered by the ICIJ in the FinCEN files. The fraud amounts to more than 2 trillion dollars.

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES Europe ministers call for a European recovery strategy that respects democratic values
September 21, 2020

PES Europe ministers call for a European recovery strategy that respects democratic values

The next Multiannual Budget for Europe and recovery fund must promote and enhance respect for the rule of law, Europe ministers from the PES said today as they met by videoconference.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Women: democratic, female leadership in Belarus can no longer be silenced
September 18, 2020

PES Women: democratic, female leadership in Belarus can no longer be silenced

We stand with all the women leading the democratic opposition in Belarus, this was the conclusion today as PES Women Executive members exchanged with Belarusian activists on the protests and women’s rights in the country.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
We hear you Belarus: PES welcomes European Parliament resolution
September 17, 2020

We hear you Belarus: PES welcomes European Parliament resolution

The Party of European Socialists strongly endorses the European Parliament’s decision to stand with the people of Belarus and their struggle for democracy.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Timmermans puts Europe on course for climate neutrality by 2050
September 17, 2020

Timmermans puts Europe on course for climate neutrality by 2050

The Party of European Socialists strongly welcomes the European Commission’s updated climate plans, outlined today by Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Socialist and democrat policies are at the heart of the State of the Union – now it is time to act
September 16, 2020

Socialist and democrat policies are at the heart of the State of the Union – now it is time to act

Responding to today’s State of the Union, the Party of European Socialists welcomed the inclusion of key progressive policies in the Commission’s priorities for the year ahead, but warned it would remain vigilant to ensure they were implemented in full.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood

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