News
22-01-2008
PES Women say Stop Cervical Cancer
Zita Gurmai, President of PES Women, led women from many of Europe’s socialist, social democratic and labour parties to pledge their calls to Stop Cervical Cancer.
22-01-2008
PES says to governments and business: keep your eyes on energy prize
Commenting on the climate and energy package due to be presented tomorrow by the European Commission, PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen said “The package demonstrates that Europe is serious about ambitious climate policies. It is the most important issue to come to the Parliament and Council since the Treaty was resolved, and perhaps the biggest decision for Europe before next year’s elections.”
16-01-2008
Hand out the stars for Yourspace!
One great way to have your say on the PES manifesto for the 2009 European elections is to ‘rate’ the posts - and videos - that you think are the most relevant or important for our manifesto. We still invite you to post your own opinions, but rating what is already there is important too. Go straight to ‘Yourspace’ to rate what you like best, or watch our ‘rate it’ video on YouTube. Give up to five stars for your favourite posts.
15-01-2008
Free the hostages!
The PES welcomes the release of two hostages, former Congresswoman Consuelo Gonzalez and Clara Rojas, by Colombian rebel group FARC. Efforts must be stepped up to achieve the freedom of Ingrid Betancourt, held for almost six years, and other hostages still held by FARC.
09-01-2008
Bhutto’s courage should inspire Pakistan for a better future
PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen wishes the new Leadership of the Progressive Party of Pakistan success in the general elections in Pakistan on 18 February and offers his party’s sincere condolences for the murder of Benazir Bhutto.
19-12-2007
PES proposes Oil Forum for the EU
Breaking Europe’s dependence on oil should be the focus of an ‘Oil Forum’ bringing together politicians, industry, scientists and EU institutions say PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen and Swedish Social Democratic Party Leader Mona Sahlin.
18-12-2007
Fog in Court on workers' rights
PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen expressed his deep frustration at the ruling of the European Court creating doubts about the right of Swedish trade unions to take action to force a foreign company to observe pay deals reached through collective bargaining.
12-12-2007
PES pre-summit declaration
The PES issued a pre-summit declaration agreed by all Socialist and Social Democratic party leaders, Prime Ministers and Opposition Leaders, including Gordon Brown, Kurt Beck, Alfred Gusenbauer, José Sócrates and Mona Sahlin.
11-12-2007
PES child care campaign ends with presentation to European Commissioner
The PES presented the results of its year-long child care campaign to European Commissioner Vladimir Spidla – and urged him to make the strongest possible proposals in his communication on meeting EU child care targets which is due to be published next year.
