The 2024 PES Election Congress took place on 2 March, in Rome.
The PES Election Congress elected Nicolas Schmit as our common candidate and adopted the PES manifesto for the EU elections of this June.
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Europe needs to overcome inequality, fight for tax justice, tackle the
threat of climate change, harness the digital revolution, ensure a fair
agricultural transformation, manage migration better.
threat of climate change, harness the digital revolution, ensure a fair
agricultural transformation, manage migration better.
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Employment, Social Affairs & Health
In our electoral programme, we said it loud and clear: our top priority is that Europeans, women and men, must have a decent job that allows good quality of life. We fight for a Europe that leaves no-one behind. Through education, training and social programmes when needed, everyone should be given a chance at a good life. More about Employment, Social Affairs & Health![Home]()
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Energy & Environment
The PES stands for a sustainable, energy-efficient and environmentally aware Europe. We stand for an ambitious European Green Deal: the EU must be at the forefront of protecting nature and its resources and the fight against pollution and climate change.
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Economy & Finance
We believe that the economy must always serve society, and not the other way round. Throughout the 2008 financial crisis, and the 2019 coronavirus pandemic, we’ve been fighting for investment in jobs, growth-inducing sectors and people – and in particular youth – as a crucial element to bring about a sustainable economic recovery. The fight is far from over, but we’ve managed to bring about a shift in European policy, bringing the EU slowly back on track. More about Economy & Finance![Home]()
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Youth & Education
Together with its partners, the PES has launched a major campaign to put young people’s issues at the top of the EU agenda: UpToYouth. This campaign builds on the PES European Youth Plan, which focused on improving the prospects of young people across Europe. We want action on young people’s priorities: climate change, tackling youth unemployment, access to quality education, healthcare for all, and decent housing. More about Youth & Education![Home]()
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Equality
We are a feminist party, which fights for equal rights and opportunities for all women, men and non-binary people. Gender equality and LGBTI rights are crucial for well-functioning democracies, and any form of discrimination is unacceptable in our modern European societies. More about Equality![Home]()
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Democracy & Human Rights
Enhancing European democracy is one of our main priorities. We want to engage the public and policy makers around three main pillars: fundamental rights, accountability, and participation. More about Democracy & Human Rights![Home]()
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Future of Europe
Europe’s future belongs to all of us. That’s why it must work for everyone, reflecting the needs and aspirations of all our citizens. A Europe that works for the people. We are fighting for a resilient European Union, with stronger institutions that are better connected with citizens. We want an EU which meets future challenges and delivers the more social and sustainable Europe citizens want. More about Future of Europe![v]()
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International Affairs & Cooperation
The PES is working for a better world. Europe has a major role to play on the international scene and must show its commitment to a just, democratic, peaceful and sustainable world. The PES works with progressive international partners to support this vision in Europe, its neighbourhood, and beyond. More about International Affairs & Cooperation![Home]()
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Security & Justice
The security and safety of all citizens in Europe is a key priority. Together with our Justice and Home Affairs Ministers, representatives from our parties and partners, we’re pushing for an agenda that prioritises the security of all citizens hand in hand with social and integration policies, always with full respect of individual and collective rights. More about Security & Justice![Home]()
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PES Women promoting gender equality and women’s rights
PES Women is the women’s organisation of the Party of European Socialists (PES) promoting gender equality and women’s rights both inside and outside the party.
PES activists fight for a fairer Europe
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🇭🇷🗳 Good luck, SDP Hrvatske, on this Wednesday’s elections. Croatia needs change!![]()
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Sretno, Hrvatska treba promjene!![]()
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Photo credit: SDP Croatia
🌹🇭🇺 🇪🇺 It was so energizing to see the united Hungarian opposition ready for the #EP2024. Together the democratic forces in Hungary are stronger, and our lead candidate Nicolas Schmit supported their campaign in #budapest. Magyar Szocialista Párt, Demokratikus Koalíció Párbeszéd – Zöldek
📢 The campaign doesn’t stop!![]()
Nicolas Schmit, the PES common candidate to the European elections is touring the continent to discuss with citizens and promote our manifesto for a more social, democratic and sustainable EU.![]()
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Last week he was in ![]()
🇵🇹 Portimão – Housing conference (4-5 April)![]()
🇷🇴 Bucharest – "We stand together, for our Europe" conference (6 April)![]()
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And this weekend he will be in ![]()
🇨🇿 Prague (Saturday)![]()
🇭🇺 Budapest (Sunday)![]()
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Check the best photos of the week and stay tuned for more updates!![]()
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