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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

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 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
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
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
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
SOTEU: S&D and PES presidents call for courageous and swift action to transform EU
September 16, 2020

SOTEU: S&D and PES presidents call for courageous and swift action to transform EU

Leaders of Europe’s socialist and democratic political family have today called on the European Commission to be bold and to act now to make the EU fairer and more sustainable.

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood

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