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PES Manifesto 2024
The PES Manifesto gathers the PES proposals for the European elections 2024. It was adopted by the PES Election Congress in Rome, on 2 March 2024.
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2022 PES Congress Resolution
Europe must seize the momentum to become a Union that offers prosperity to its people and is fit for the challenges of our times, including through more integration and more cooperation. This resolution, adopted by the 2022 PES Congress, sets out the progressive vision to lead Europe through change.
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PES vision for an inclusive European society
An inclusive Europe, this is what progressives want to achieve. It is about all of us, about being part of a community. As Europeans, we must really transform migration – often perceived as a problem – into an opportunity. Successful integration and inclusion strengthens the economy, generates new jobs and helps maintain our welfare system. […]
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A New Model for Tax Justice in Europe: A shift to ensure fairness and sustainability
For us socialists and democrats, the message is clear: everyone – individuals and corporations – must contribute fairly to their tax obligations, and pay taxes where they generate their profits.
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The European Child Guarantee: For a fair start in life
The idea that public services and institutions are the expression of social rights, rather than consumer services, is central to our socialist and social-democratic values. That is why we have pushed for the adoption of a European Child Guarantee, that protects child rights throughout the EU.
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2021 PES Council Resolution
Today, Europe’s task is to create a sustainable, fair, socio-economic model, a green transition and democratic renewal. These must promote social justice, equality and strong welfare states, putting citizens at the heart of the EU. This resolution, adopted by the 2021 PES Council, sets out the progressive vision for the future of Europe
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PES Plan to overcome the Covid crisis
The COVID-19 crisis was an unexpected challenge that has put us to a test. Its dramatic effects led to a social, economic and health crisis. The PES family was fast to mobilise at different levels, with our leaders, prime ministers, ministers and commissioners leading the talks to advance an adequate European response. This is our […]
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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.
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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.
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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.