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2024 PES Election Congress

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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Tiago Antunes, Secretary of State for European Affairs, Portugal (left) and Yonnec Polet, Deputy Secretary-General, PES

PES Europe ministers: EU must provide progressive solutions and security amidst global instability

From international instability to social precariousness, the EU must be a source of security for its citizens. This starts with ensuring continued support for Ukraine….

Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
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PES: only sustainable farming can guarantee long-term food security

Sustainable farming is the future. Europe must embrace it, not roll back progress. This is the message today from Europe’s socialist family as it condemns…

Environment, Climate, Energy
Progressive deal reached to foster sustainable and responsible behaviour in the global value chains

Progressive deal reached to foster sustainable and responsible behaviour in the global value chains

The Party of European Socialists (PES) welcomes the approval by the Council of the interinstitutional agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive reached by…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Progressive deal reached to tackle modern slavery in our supply chains

Progressive deal reached to tackle modern slavery in our supply chains

The Party of European Socialists (PES) welcomes the approval by the Council of the interinstitutional agreement on the Forced Labour Regulation reached by the Belgian…

Peace, International Affairs & Cooperation
Partido Socialista (PS) leader Pedro Nuno Santos at an election rally in the city of Faro in southern Portugal. Photo: PS Portugal/José António Rodrigues.

PES stands with PS in defence of democracy and progress in Portugal

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the 25 April Carnation Revolution, the Party of European Socialists applauds Partido Socialista (PS) and its leader Pedro…

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Pictured from left: Secretary of State for Finance of Portugal João Nuno Mendes, Minister for Social Justice and Solidarity, the Family and Children's Rights of Malta Michael Falzon, Minister for Family, Labour and Social Affairs of Poland Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk, Minister for Inclusion, Social Security and Migration of Spain Elma Saiz, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit, State Secretary for Economic Recovery and Strategic Investments of Belgium Thomas Dermine, Minister for Labour and Social Solidarity Protection of Romania Simona Bucura-Oprescu, Minister for Employment of Denmark Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of Germany Hubertus Heil, Deputy Minister of Family, Labour and Social Affairs of Poland Sebastian Gajewski, Minister of Finance of Portugal Fernando Medina, and Deputy Secretary General of PES Yonnec Polet.

Socialist employment and finance ministers stand together for more social investment

The EU must be a force for social investment, European socialist ministers for employment and social affairs, and ministers for finance and economy, said today….

Economy, Finance, Cohesion
PES welcomes Council’s greenlight for platform work directive

PES welcomes Council’s greenlight for platform work directive

The Party of European Socialists (PES) commends Member States for today approving the compromise reached during negotiations on the platform work directive. PES President Stefan…

Employment, Social affairs, Health
PES Common Candidate Nicolas Schmit speaks on stage at the PES Election Congress in Rome, Italy

Nicolas Schmit pledges to fight for people, democracy and the planet

Europe must be a force to improve people’s lives, defend democracy, and lead the fight against the climate emergency – this is the socialist mission…

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Delegates to the PES Election Congress in Rome vote to adopt the PES manifesto

PES adopts manifesto for 2024 European elections

The Europe we want: social, democratic, sustainable – the manifesto of the socialist family for the European elections was adopted today by the Party of…

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What we fight for

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.
  • 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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PES activists fight for a fairer Europe

PES Activists are the grassroots of the socialist and social democratic family.

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Together with Marc ANGEL and all the other candidates we were very clear LSAP congress: We need a Europe with a social Heart. We fight for a Europe: ✅ where everybody can pay their rent by supporting countries building affordable housing✅ that cuts energy bills and lowers emissions by investing into renovations✅ that protects democracy, women’s and minorties’ rights, by saying NO to the extreme right That is the Europe we want! That is why it matters! See MoreSee Less
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🇪🇺🌹 Nicolas Schmit is the right person for the job of European Commission President – and he has the full support of all the European progressive family.As Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen put it, he knows the importance of a good job and a good salary in the lives of so many. And that’s why he is fighting tirelessly to improve working and living conditions for all. See MoreSee Less
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