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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 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
PES welcomes strong socialist presence in Belgium’s new federal government
October 2, 2020

PES welcomes strong socialist presence in Belgium’s new federal government

The Party of European Socialists welcomes the formation of Belgium’s new federal government – the strong socialist presence in the new administration opens up the opportunity for a fairer and more equal country for all.

Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law

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