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21/07/2019 A united left is good news for Poland
A strong and united progressive force is a positive development for Poland, the Party of European Socialists said today as it welcomed the emergence of a new left-wing political block in the country.
18/07/2019 No compromising on the Rule of Law, progressive ministers urge
The ministers of European Affairs from the Party of European Socialists called on the next European Commission to keep the same level of ambition on the Rule of Law process in Europe. A soft approach would undermine the excellent work done so far by the Commission’s First Vice-President, Frans Timmermans.
16/07/2019 PES will hold new President to promise of a more sustainable, equal, and just Europe
It is now time to begin working for a more sustainable, more equal, and more just Europe, the PES said today as it pledged to hold the new Commission President to the commitments she outlined before her appointment.
10/07/2019 Progressive commitments needed from the next Commission
The next European Commission must commit to progressive priorities, PES President Sergei Stanishev said today.
03/07/2019 PES welcomes new progressive Parliament president
The PES welcomes the election of David-Maria Sassoli as the new president of the European Parliament.
27/06/2019 PES backs Frans Timmermans and Spitzenkandidat process
The Party of European Socialists today reiterates its firm commitment to the Spitzenkandidat process as the key democratic link between the voters of Europe, represented in the European Parliament, and the leadership of the European Commission.
26/06/2019 Another Nordic country forms social democratic government
The Party of European Socialists warmly congratulates new Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and the Danish Social Democratic Party, on forming a new government.
25/06/2019 Europe must do more on housing
More affordable homes will create a more cohesive Europe, Ministers from the PES said today as they threw their weight behind efforts to address the availability and cost of housing.
25/06/2019 PES saddened by death of former Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias
The Party of European Socialists mourns the passing of former Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias, who died on Friday at the age of 72.
24/06/2019 Opposition victory in Istanbul: a new hope for Turkey
The Party of the European Socialists is thrilled by the victory of the opposition in the re-run of the Istanbul mayoral election last Sunday.