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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

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
Moria fire: Europe must pull together and offer immediate help
September 10, 2020

Moria fire: Europe must pull together and offer immediate help

We must not abandon people in need, the PES said today as it expressed its shock and sadness at the devasting fire at the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Future-proofing the EU: PES welcomes Strategic Foresight Report
September 9, 2020

Future-proofing the EU: PES welcomes Strategic Foresight Report

The Strategic Foresight Report published today by European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič is a welcome move towards a fairer, more sustainable and more resilient Europe, the Party of European Socialists has said.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
New figures show urgent action needed to avoid another “lost generation”
September 7, 2020

New figures show urgent action needed to avoid another “lost generation”

Rapid action is needed to tackle growing youth unemployment, the PES said today as it warned new statistics show Europe risks creating a “lost generation”.

Environment, Climate, Energy
Social democrats call for societal reset
September 5, 2020

Social democrats call for societal reset

Only an economic and social reset will get Europe and the Netherlands out of this crisis, the social democratic family declared today at a Dutch Labour Party (PvdA) event.

Employment, Social affairs, Health
Belarus: free and fair election is the only route through impasse says PES Foreign Policy Network
September 2, 2020

Belarus: free and fair election is the only route through impasse says PES Foreign Policy Network

Socialists and democrats stand with the Belarusian people as they push for democracy. Europe must do everything it can to support the free and fair election they are demanding, the PES Foreign Policy Network agreed today.

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation

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