PES @ctivists news
PES activists put their questions to Mircea Dan Geoana
Mircea Dan Geoana is the chairman of the Romanian Social-Democrat Party (PSD). As member of the Senate (since 2004), he is the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, and member of the European Integration Committee.
Celebrating Women's Day
As each year, the Socialdemocratic Youth Federation and Marek Siwiec`s co-workers, went out to the streets on the 8th of March, the International Women`s Day. Now for the first time as PES activists they were giving not only flowers, but also PES Women leaflets about the 15% pay gap. Many passers-by – mostly men, were involved into discussion about the gender inequality. The action was held in 10 counties.
"SIM" - Campaigning for the Portuguese referendum on depenalising abortion
Sunday, the 11 February, the Portuguese electorate voted on a referendum for the decriminalization of abortion, when requested by the women, up until the ten weeks of gestation, to be made in a legally authorized health facility.
Massimo D’Alema and Jacques Delors become PES activists
Last week, PES activists gained prominent new blood. Jacques Delors and Massimo D’Alema have joined activists which now number more than 6000. It is another significant step in the PES activists success story.
PES activists in PES Congress
During Congress in Porto, PES activists had the opportunity to follow plenary sessions live in especially reserved seats as well as to take part in several fringe meetings where political, social and economic issues were discussed with...
PSD Romania and BSP Bulgaria - 2 important players in the PES
Since January 2007 Romania and Bulgaria are members of the European Union. The socialist parties of Romania PSD and Bulgaria BSP have been full members of the Party of European Socialists for a much longer time: Since 2005.
Global Progressive Forum in action
After five very exciting days of activities in Nairobi, Kenya, the 7th edition of the World Social Forum (WSF), held for the first time in Africa, closed on January 25th. At the WSF, alter-globalization organizations can network and develop their campaigns to make...
PES activists interview Margot Wallström
Margot Wallström is Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Institutional Relations, December 2006. She has also served as Environment Commissioner in the Prodi Commission (1999-2004). In Sweden, she was Minister for Consumer Affairs, Women and Youth, Minister for Culture and Minister for Social Affairs.
Third March for Equality in Poznan
Almost 500 participants took part in the third March for Equality, which was held on November 18th in Poznan. Because of its opponents, the march could not be completed in 2004 and in 2005. In these years, it was even called illegal by Polish authorities.
