For stronger rights
The Rise of Telework: Risks, Opportunities and New Rights
The pandemic has made office work shift towards telework and the trend is likely to continue. We want to make sure that all workers’ rights are respected in all environments, including adequate compensation, the right to disconnect and the right to collective bargaining.
For stronger rights
For a Society of Wellbeing
Improving people’s wellbeing is the guiding principle of our political action. That is why we fight discrimination, marginalisation, and poverty, and promote strong welfare states in Europe. That is why we invest in healthcare, education and equal opportunities for all.
For equality for all
Progressive and Sustainable Cities
Cities and urban areas are home to 75% of the world´s population. We want liveable, sustainable cities, that are respectful with diversity, open, and secure. And we want cities that provide strong public services, and healthy public spaces, and that leave no-one behind.
For equality for all
A Feminist Economy for Europe
We want women to have an equal share of wealth and economic and political power. We must close the gender pay and pension gaps. We must fight harassment and discrimination on all fronts. Socialism is equality. This publication has been put together by PES Women, the women’s organization of the PES.
For stronger rights
Affordable and Quality Healthcare for All
The pandemic has revealed the weak spots of our healthcare systems and proved that spending on health is a good investment. We must strengthen our healthcare systems through sufficient funding and make sure everyone can access them. And we must improve Europe’s supply chain for medicines, based on the needs of our population, not on […]
For stronger rights
Social Rights in Practice: PES Action Plan
We want a Europe of Rights and opportunities for everybody. With strong wellfare states. An open and diverse Europe, where everyone is protected and everyone contributes with their fair share.
For a sustainable future
Just Transition
We fully support the green transition, but we are socialists and we believe that it shouldn’t leave anyone behind. Environmental sustainability is an effort of our societies as a whole. We must accompany workers from carbon-intensive sectors, as well as families, with policies to help them. The transition must be socially sustainable.
For a sustainable future
A Progressive Vision for Europe’s Future
We are proudly pro-European because we believe in the foundational values of the EU: peace, democracy, prosperity and solidarity. We want to reform our common project to respond to the people’s needs, to create a more social Europe. The Future of the EU is written today!
For equality for all
Combating Inequality in the European Union
Inequalities are unjust and damaging for society and for democracy. Unfortunately, they have increased over the past decades due to the prevailing conservative-liberal economic agenda. But the tide has changed: it’s time for redistribution and social investment. We are ready to lead this change.
For a sustainable future
A New Fair Deal for the Eurozone and the EU
The euro is one of the most ambitious political projects of all time, but it lacks completion. The PES supports the strengthening of the single market and an EU banking and capital union. We believe that, through common rules and solidarity, we will reach upward economic convergence.