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07/10/2019 Stronger, more united Europe in the world with Josep Borrell
The High Representative for a Stronger Europe in the World designate, Josep Borrell is the right choice to have a Common European voice in a multipolar world with increasingly assertive powers.
07/10/2019 Costa’s leftist policies endorsed by the Portuguese people
The Party of European Socialists warmly congratulates Partido Socialista, our member party from Portugal, and Prime Minister António Costa on their clear victory in the general election held on Sunday.
04/10/2019 PES Training Academy in Brussels and Leuven
Five years after the first edition in 2014, the PES European Training Academy gathered activists from all around Europe at the PES headquarters in Brussels yesterday. More than 40 representatives from more than 20 member parties were welcomed by Marije Laffeber, PES Deputy Secretary-General and by Michael Hoppe, Secretary-General of the S&D Group in the European Parliament.
03/10/2019 The EU economy is safe with Gentiloni
Commissioner-designate for the Economy, Paolo Gentiloni showed he has the skills and experience needed to successfully steward Europe’s economy through the next five years, the Party of European Socialists said today.
02/10/2019 No region, no person left behind with Elisa Ferreira
The Commissioner-designate for Cohesion and Reforms is the right person to ensure Europe moves forward together, the Party of European Socialists said today as it backed Elisa Ferreira’s candidacy following a strong performance at the parliamentary hearing.
02/10/2019 Commission has its champion for equality in Helena Dalli
The European Commission finally has its equality champion, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today as Commission-delegate Helena Dalli spoke in front of a Parliamentary hearing on the new Commission.
02/10/2019 Ylva Johansson has the right approach on Home Affairs
The collaborative approach to Home Affairs emphasised by Sweden’s Commissioner-designate is the right path forward for the European Union, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.
01/10/2019 Schmit proves he can deliver on jobs and social rights as Commissioner
Commissioner-designate Nicolas Schmit showed a strong progressive vision and a clear commitment to work for a more social and prosperous Europe as he faced a Parliamentary hearing today, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said.
01/10/2019 PES backs Urpilainen’s progressive plan for International Partnerships portfolio
By clearly outlining an approach based on the fundamental values of the European Union, Commissioner-designate Jutta Urpilainen has shown herself to be a strong choice for the International Partnerships portfolio, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.
30/09/2019 Strong performance from progressive candidate Šefčovič as Commission hearings begin
Progressives candidates Maroš Šefčovič proved his competence and experience during the opening of the parliamentary hearings on the next European Commission, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.