The Party of European Socialists

We bring together the Socialist, Social Democratic and Labour Parties of the European Union and shape progressive policies.

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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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

PES Women promoting gender equality and women’s rights

PES activists fight for a fairer Europe

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We are the Party of European Socialists. We work for a Europe with more economic justice, sustainability, non-discrimination and equality between women and men.

Party of European Socialists

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❌ Yet another blow to Europe’s climate agenda.With deep disappointment and frustration, we note that the EPP, backed by the far right, voted today in the Parliament to delay the EU deforestation law (EUDR). A decision pushed by those opposing stronger forest rules and taken against the Commission’s recommendation. Only days after an underwhelming COP30 outcome on forest protection, European legislators are sending the wrong signal for nature preservation and consumer protection.Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament shadow rapporteurDelara Burkhardt deserves to be congratulated for her tireless work against the European Parliament’s conservative majority.…See MoreSee Less

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🏳️‍🌈Good news for equality in Europe!The European Court of Justice has confirmed that same-sex marriages legally concluded in one EU Member State must be recognised across the Union.A clear affirmation of freedom of movement and fundamental rights in the EU.Progressives will continue working to ensure that every family is respected and protected across Europe.Rainbow Rose…See MoreSee Less

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🇰🇬 The PES expresses its deep concern over the treatment of opposition figures in Kyrgyzstan, includingТемирлан Султанбеков (Temirlan Sultanbekov).These politically motivated cases raise serious questions about respect for fundamental freedoms. We call on the European Commission to act decisively under the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, where democracy and human rights are fundamental obligations.…See MoreSee Less

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