The New Social Europe
- 03/06/2009
Commission moves around social fund while unemployment rockets
Commenting on the Employment Plan published by the European Commission, PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen said “Europe needs more than a shared commitment for employment – it needs much stronger action right now.”“If your house is on fire Read more... - 14/05/2009
PES supports ETUC 'Fight the crisis: put the people first' demonstration
The Party of European Socialists is backing the European Trade Union Confederation campaign and demonstration in Brussels tomorrow – 15 May - ‘Fight the crisis: put the people first.’There will be a large continent of socialist party members Read more... - 12/05/2009
The 15 most misleading EPP manifesto claims
The Party of European Socialists launched a strong attack on European conservatives with the publication of ‘The 15 Most Misleading Statements of the EPP Manifesto'.Among the misleading claims made by the EPP in their manifesto and election Read more... - 07/05/2009
Employment Summit - No serious action to safeguard or create jobs
Commenting on the outcome of the Employment non-Summit PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen said "The summit failed to agree any serious action to safeguard existing jobs or create new jobs. Instead the message from this non-summit is that it is Read more... - 07/05/2009
Europe Day – PES Day of Action for ‘Giving People a fairer deal’
The Party of European Socialists is marking Europe Day - May 9th - with a European election ‘Day of Action' involving its member parties campaigning on the same issue across Europe. PES member parties from at least 15 EU member states are Read more... - 06/05/2009
PES slams EU non-summit on jobs
PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen slammed the EU for abandoning its ‘Jobs Summit’ - due tomorrow and replaced by a low profile ‘troika’ with the social partners - despite this week’s forecast that unemployment will reach almost 27 million Read more... - 15/04/2009
PES challenges liberals in health, post, rail and energy
On the day the European Liberals launch their European election campaign, the Party of European Socialists challenged the ELDR to make an unambiguous commitment to protect public services. What prompted the challenge is the Liberals’ election Read more... - 25/03/2009
EU favours political spin over serious recovery plan
Speaking after his strong intervention in the European Parliamentary debate with Council President Topolanek and Commission President Barroso, PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen said "The Council and Commission are trying to hide the truth. To Read more... - 03/03/2009
PES marks International Women's Day with first european election day action
The Party of European Socialists, and socialist, social democratic and labour parties across Europe, are highlighting their commitment to women’s equality by celebrating International Women’s Day. The PES has designated the weekend 7-8 March, Read more... - 29/01/2009
Wave of fear sweeping across Europe
PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen today expressed his sympathy with and support for French workers on strike in protest about job losses. Poul Nyrup Rasmussen said “There is a tidal wave of fear sweeping across Europe. People are worried about Read more...
