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04/04/2018 PES supports further Balkan integration, encourages EU pre-accession reforms
The Party of European Socialists stressed its support for a European path for the Western Balkans at the two day EU – PES Balkans high-level conference in Podgorica and Tirana. Prime Ministers from the PES family and leaders of the social-democratic parties from the region, PES and S&D group representatives, attended the event co-hosted by both our associate members – Socialists’ Democratic Party of Montenegro and the Albanian Socialist party.
30/03/2018 PES welcomes election of Olivier Faure as First Secretary of PS France
The Party of European Socialists would like to congratulate Olivier Faure on his election as Premier Secrétaire of our French party, Parti Socialiste.
22/03/2018 PES leaders welcome first steps towards fair taxation, reinforced social rights
There are welcome signs of progress towards a Europe that works for everyone, with strong social rights and fair taxation for everyone. This was the verdict of prime ministers and leaders from the PES family in their meeting immediately before the European Council today.
22/03/2018 PES and Progressive Alliance on a mission to Malaysia, call for fair elections
The Party of European Socialists is concerned about the lack of conditions for free and fair voting process in Malaysia in the light of upcoming national elections planned for August. A delegation of the Progressive Alliance, where the PES is represented, has visited Malaysia early this week on an observation mission.
21/03/2018 PES welcomes Commission’s legislative proposal to tax digital companies
The Party of European Socialists warmly welcomes the European Commission's proposal to tax digital companies according to the profits generated in each country. This is a long-awaited improvement which will allow to fight tax avoidance from digital giants.
20/03/2018 PES welcomes Udo Bullmann as newly elected president of the S&D group
The Party of European Socialists welcomes the election of Udo Bullmann as the new president of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D). The PES is ready to continue the strong co-operation with the S&D under his leadership in the run up to the 2019 European elections.
20/03/2018 PES European Affairs Ministers prepare for the March European Council
European affairs ministers from the Party of European Socialists in a meeting today in preparation of the March European Council discussed digital taxation and the rule of law in Poland. They welcomed the Commission’s initiative to include social indicators in the European Semester and for paying closer attention to national tax regimes.
19/03/2018 Violence in Syria must end urgently, says PES
The Party of European Socialists express its deep dismay at the ongoing violence in northern Syria, including in the city of Afrin, which was reportedly occupied by Turkish troops at the weekend.
16/03/2018 PES leadership discusses 2019 manifesto, outlines common candidate process
Senior representatives from progressive parties across Europe met today to discuss the party’s manifesto for the 2019 European elections.
15/03/2018 Employment and social ministers: Social Triple A requires strong implementation
Socialist ministers resolved to keep up the pressure for a more social Europe to ensure that promises are delivered and implemented.