Israel deserves a future built on democracy, equality and peace. Ahead of tomorrow’s elections, the Party of European Socialists (PES) stands in solidarity with The Democrats, our associated member party, and its leader, Yair Golan. In a joint letter, PES President Stefan Löfve…Mostrar mais

✅Facts matter. Especially when democracy is at stake. 🇧🇷 Claims that Brazil’s presidential election was rigged because of the two-hour extension of voting are circulating. But important facts are being left out. 🗳️PES Secretary General @giacomofilibeck, who was in Brazil alo…Mostrar mais

🇷🇸 Congratulations to the Student List on winning Serbia’s elections, igniting a democratic rebirth across the Balkan nation. 🪧 From the streets to the ballot box, students, young people, and citizens have demanded accountability, justice, and change. In a record-turnout elec…Mostrar mais

Congratulations, Brazil! 🇧🇷 Millions of Brazilians have made their voices heard, reminding the world of the extraordinary power of democracy. Democracy is not something we can ever take for granted. It is something we must defend, protect and renew, generation after generation…Mostrar mais

🇦🇹 Happy National Day, Austria!

Remembering Yitzhak Rabin means keeping alive the hope for peace, dialogue and a future built on mutual respect. On 21–22 October, PES Secretary General @giacomofilibeck and Deputy Secretary General Saar Van Bueren visited Israel and Palestine to commemorate Rabin’s legacy, meet…Mostrar mais

🇫🇷 We strongly condemn yesterday’s far-right attack on demonstrators in Nice. Violence and intimidation have no place in our democracy. Those responsible must be held accountable. From the far-right attacks in Nice to this Friday’s racist shooting in Trappes, we must call out…Mostrar mais

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Com orgulho, o Partido Socialista Europeu (PES- PSE) está em São Paulo, ao lado de Lula! 🇧🇷❤️ Na véspera das eleições, o nosso Secretário-Geral, @giacomofilibeck , participa desta mobilização em apoio a Lula e ao projeto de um Brasil com mais justiça social, igualdade de gênero…Mostrar mais

Brazil’s future must be shaped by hope, not hate. By democracy, not intimidation. By the needs of its people, not the privileges of a few. The PES gives its full support to @LulaOficial and @ptbrasil in the fight for democracy, social justice, and a fairer Brazil. For decent jobs…Mostrar mais

Dialogue and cooperation are essential to building peace and stability in the Middle East. PES Secretary General @giacomofilibeck and PES Deputy Secretary General Saar Van Bueren visited Ramallah, Palestine, for talks with the Palestinian Authority and Fatah. During the visit,…Mostrar mais

70 years ago, Hungarians stood up for freedom, democracy and dignity. The 1956 Hungarian Revolution reminds us that the fight for democracy is never over. Today, we honour the courage of those who resisted oppression and renew our commitment to defending freedom, human rights an…Mostrar mais

Quality jobs. Fair wages. Strong workers’ rights. Europe must put people first. 🇪🇺 PES Employment and Social Affairs Ministers are calling for an ambitious Quality Jobs Act that delivers fair pay, safe working conditions, equal opportunities and a better work-life balance. Be…Mostrar mais

🏳️‍🌈 Everyone deserves to live with pride, dignity and without fear. @RainbowRose_PES makes a real difference in people’s lives, offering support to those afraid to come out or facing discrimination. No one should have to go through it alone. As PES President Stefan Löfven says…Mostrar mais

🏳️‍🌈 Everyone deserves to live with pride, dignity and without fear. Rainbow Rose makes a real difference in people’s lives, offering support to those afraid to come out or facing discrimination. No one should have to go through it alone. As PES President Stefan Löfven says: “I…Mostrar mais

Europe’s deadliest summer on record. And climate change is making extreme heat deadlier. More than 50,000 people died prematurely from heat across European cities this summer, with scientists linking a significant share of these deaths to human-induced climate change. The cost…Mostrar mais

🇷🇸 Good luck to our sister parties, @SlobodaIPravda, and the Democratic Party (DS) standing with the Student List, ahead of Sunday’s elections in Serbia. Our solidarity goes to all those working for democratic change, including the students who have mobilised for accountabili…Mostrar mais

We wish every success to Iliana Iotova in the upcoming Bulgarian presidential election this Sunday. Former @TheProgressives MEP, incumbent President, and the country’s first female head of state, she is proudly supported by our full member party, the BSP, and the Social democrats…Mostrar mais

A PES Delegation is in Israel to commemorate the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, former Israeli Labour Prime Minister.   We are in Israel to show support to Yair Golan, leader of The Democrats, ahead of the elections taking place in October 27. @YairGolan1 is the only candidate…Mostrar mais

International justice must never be intimidated or silenced. Congratulations to the @IntlCrimCourt (ICC) and its officials on receiving the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, following its nomination by the @TheProgressives Group. At a time when the Trump administratio…Mostrar mais

👩‍🎓Your background should never decide your future. Erasmus+ opens doors to learning, new experiences, and opportunities across Europe and beyond. 🤝Today’s adoption of the report on the 2028–2034 Erasmus+ programme marks a step forward in opening opportunities to more young p…Mostrar mais

We strongly condemn the attack on Australian MP @helenhainesindi and the threats against Hannah Beazley’s office. As PES President Stefan Löfven said: “Violence against elected representatives is an attack on democracy itself, wherever it happens.” Violence has no place in politi…Mostrar mais

The UN is sounding the alarm: the world is on track for 2.8°C of global warming under current policies. The consequences are devastating: deadlier heatwaves, destructive floods, raging wildfires and rising sea levels. Trump is making matters worse. He has withdrawn the US from…Mostrar mais

In Madrid, the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, spreads lies and hatred against Pedro Sánchez and uses aggressive rhetoric against socialists, while praising his allies in Vox. This is shameful. The office he holds demands more dignity than that. Political disagreement is n…Mostrar mais

Last weekend, at the "Europa, ich komm’ aus dir!" festival in Bochum, young people shared their vision for a better Europe: one where we stand together, support each other, and ensure everyone has access to an affordable home. We’re listening to young people, taking their concer…Mostrar mais

Congratulations to @IratxeGarper on her re-election as president of @theprogressives. Her commitment to social justice, gender equality, sustainability, the protection of democracy and a strong EU role in the world has been central to advancing our shared progressive agenda, both…Mostrar mais

🇷🇴 A new government, a clear responsibility to deliver for people. With 11 ministers in Romania’s new government, our member party @PSD_RO_OFICIAL will play a central role in protecting living standards, strengthening public services and securing investment. As PES Vice-Presi…Mostrar mais

🔴The second edition of our newsletter is out! 🔴 From the future of Europe’s budget to the fight for democracy, social justice and climate action, we explore the political developments shaping our future, across Europe and beyond. What matters, what’s at stake, and what comes…Mostrar mais

People across Europe are taking to the streets. Their concerns deserve answers. The protests have different demands, but many share concerns about making ends meet, finding an affordable home and accessing quality education. We stand with those peacefully calling for better livin…Mostrar mais

A safe home gives people the stability to rebuild their lives. Housing is a right.🏡 We welcome today’s adoption of the EU recommendation on tackling housing exclusion and homelessness. The priority is clear: prevent people from losing their homes and provide lasting housing sol…Mostrar mais

Decent jobs. Affordable housing. Mental health. Democracy. In Bochum, progressives came together to discuss the challenges facing Europe and how to build a fairer future for all. Read more from “Europa, ich komm’ aus dir!” 👇 pes.eu/youth/young-progressives-unite-to-s...Mostrar mais

Today’s last panel at “Europa, ich komm’ aus dir!” gathers Jochen Ott, Nour Idelbi, @HannesKreschel and Gianni Matheja, for an exchange about the European future we want to build, and how we can turn ideas into reality.

Now in “Europe, ich komm’ aus dir!”, we open the floor to an important conversation about youth loneliness - why it matters and what we can do about it. With Juliane Pougin & Dominique de Marné

What does the future of work for young people in Europe looks like? Ronja Ebeling and Nina Gaedike lead the discussion at this panel in the “Europa, ich komm’ aus dir!” festival for democracy and solidarity.

“What we are seeing is Türkiye, is the dream of many far right movements in Europe right now”, Tobias Cremer MEP. The far right is not defending the interest of Europeans. We need to be aware of this - and confront conservatives that are openly collaborating with the far right fo…Mostrar mais

“In Türkiye you can win elections, the problem is what happens afterwards”, says @melisasyabozali to summarise the situation facing the opposition in the country. But young people are mobilising to resist and present a strong alternative to the authoritarian regime of Erdogan.

PES President Stefan Löfven addressed participants in Bochum via a video message: “In times when the far right is spreading lies, division, and flooding social media with hate, we should not give in.”
He also encouraged young people to take action to shape a progressive future th…Mostrar mais

PES Secretary General @giacomofilibeck kicks off the “Europa, ich komm’ aus dir!” festival for democracy & solidarity in Bochum. We need to step up our game. The far right is not proposing solutions to the challenges we are facing. If anything, they are feeding into the problem.…Mostrar mais

Full room to an afternoon of discussions at the “Europa, ich komm aus dir!” In Bochum! Michelle Gnatzy, Sedar Yüksel and Thomas Vaupel welcome participants and kick off the debates. And after the panels, it’s time for a concert with artist Lone Aires. Stay tuned!

1 in 5 people in the EU are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we reaffirm our commitment to ending poverty and ensuring everyone can live with dignity. That means decent wages, strong social protection, good public serv…Mostrar mais

Your home. Your salary. Your rights. Your future. These concerns deserve more than a place on the agenda. They must shape the decisions we take. In Brussels, the PES Presidency adopted our priorities for Europe’s next budget and strengthened partnerships with progressives defen…Mostrar mais

🎸 The festival "Europa, ich komm' aus dir!" is already tomorrow in Bochum, Germany! After a day of debates, ideas and inspiring encounters, the conversation continues on stage! Join us for this festival of democracy and solidarity, featuring live music followed by artist Lone A…Mostrar mais

From an ambitious EU budget that invests in people, housing, healthcare and jobs, to standing with those defending democracy and human rights. We are working together to deliver concrete improvements to people’s lives. The PES Presidency met in Brussels to set out our priorities…Mostrar mais

A budget is a choice about the future we want, and whose needs we put first. Europe’s next long-term budget must mean homes people can afford; quality jobs and public healthcare they can rely on. It must give communities the means to thrive, wherever they are, and invest in a gre…Mostrar mais

Ahead of the European Council, our leaders met in Brussels with a clear message: put people first and make everyday life more affordable. 🏠 Homes people can afford. 💶 Decent jobs and better wages. 🤝 An ambitious EU budget that invests in our communities and strengthens our se…Mostrar mais

📈Europeans are feeling the pressure of rising costs. The EU must deliver real solutions that make everyday life more affordable. 🤝Ahead of the European Council, our leaders met in Brussels to coordinate our progressive agenda, from affordable energy and housing to an ambitiou…Mostrar mais

Our leaders meet ahead of the #EUCO in Brussels to push our progressive proposals - from a strong EU budget to support Europeans, to peace, security and solidarity.

Arrivals at our PES Preparatory European Council Meeting 🇪🇺 Our socialist family is gathering to exchange views, align priorities and prepare for the discussions ahead.

Silencing independent media is an attack on democracy. The raid on Halk TV, the detention of 11 people and the appointment of a trustee are deeply alarming developments for press freedom in Türkiye. We condemn these actions and stand in solidarity with Halk TV, its journalists,…Mostrar mais

600,000 without electricity. Winter is approaching. And Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Overnight, Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, Kharkiv and other regions, damaging 30 energy facilities and killing civilians. For Ukrainians, these attacks…Mostrar mais