Party of European Socialists (PES)

At the Willy Brandt event in Lübeck, PES President Stefan Löfven delivered a powerful message yesterday on the urgent need for international cooperation, democracy, and peace.      As Germany’s Chancellor, Brandt championed détente during the Cold War, advocating for reconciliation and dialogue. His Nobel Peace Prize-winning approach emphasized multilateralism and the rejection of hard power politics. Reflecting on his legacy, Löfven emphasized the importance of multilateralism in tackling today’s crises—especially in Ukraine and the Middle East. Brandt's vision of a peaceful, cooperative world remains critical as we confront hate, division, and violence globally.    Watch the speech: shorturl.at/BLhwj Pictures credit: (c) Olaf Malzahn

Want to join our team? We are currently looking for an EU Horizontal Policy Trainee. Deadline for applications: 10 January More information: https://lnkd.in/eeHs76hg

Congratulations for Romania and Bulgaria! From 1 January 2025, they will become full members of the Schengen area, marking a significant milestone in European integration and solidarity. This morning, PES Home Affairs ministers gathered in Brussels ahead of the council meeting to welcome this historic decision. Together, we continue working for a more united and cooperative Europe. Read more about this important step forward 👇 https://lnkd.in/desubvxb

The fight for gender equality isn’t over!   This year’s Gender Equality Index from the European Institute for Gender Equality is out. The EU’s average score of 71 out of 100 shows that progress is possible, but gender equality remains far from a reality for everyone in the EU.    The EU managed to increase women's representation in decision-making roles and to narrow the gender gap in employment. However, improvement is needed in areas such as risk of poverty, positions of power, and the division of care and housework tasks.   In the workforce, the employment gap between men and women has decreased slightly, but disparities persist, particularly for mothers and women born outside the EU. Women also face a higher risk of poverty—especially lone mothers and older women—with 33% of lone mothers at risk compared to 24% of lone fathers.   Women’s presence in power has increased, with female ministers now making up 35% of EU governments. However, women remain underrepresented overall, with only 33% of national parliament members being women. This underscores the need for stronger measures to ensure gender balance in politics.   The results are clear: the EU can do better. We advocate for the adoption of the EU Charter of Women’s Rights, initiated by the S&D Group, to set uniform EU-wide standards for women’s rights and promote gender equality across all EU policies.    Additionally, we want to build an ambitious roadmap for a feminist Europe, which integrates best practices to secure equal rights for all women, focusing on work-life balance, sexual and reproductive health, eliminating gender-based violence, closing pay and pension gaps, and ensuring gender equality in decision-making.   These challenges and ambitions are at the heart of this week’s Gender Equality Week, hosted by the European Parliament, providing a platform to address solutions and reaffirm commitments to equality. Together, we can make gender equality a reality for all. 💪 #genderequality #paygap #genderpaygap #pensiongap #womensrights

🌹 The Silver Rose Awards 2024 is almost here! 🌹 We are excited to celebrate the winners of the 2024 SOLIDAR Silver Rose during the Award Ceremony on December 4 in Brussels! 🏆 This year’s awards will feature: 🍃 The Just Transition Award: to organisations and initiatives leading the way for a socially just transition, addressing climate change, inequality, and the global cost of living crises. 🌟 The Lifetime Achievement Award: to an extraordinary individual whose lifetime of work embodies the very values we stand for. ✊ SOLIDAR Legacy Prize for Social Justice: to an individual who made an indelible mark on SOLIDAR and the broader progressive movement – a true champion of social justice. Let’s gather to honour those shaping a better world for all. 🌍 #SilverRoseAwards2024 #SocialJustice #JustTransition Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament Young European Socialists Party of European Socialists (PES) FEPS Europe CES - ETUC

The PES is calling a tender for services related to business travel. Read all for this opportunity: https://lnkd.in/eeHs76hg

The PES is calling a tender for services related to business travel. Read all for this opportunity: https://lnkd.in/eeHs76hg  

The PES is currently looking for a Policy Assistant on Energy, Environment & Climate Change. Want to join our team? Apply by 20 October. https://lnkd.in/eeHs76hg

Today we were present at the European Parliament Open Days. A great opportunity to present the work of the PES, our proposals for a more social, democratic and sustainable Europe and to exchange with hundreds of people and to discuss their expectations for the EU ahead of the European elections next month. #EuropeanParliament

Want to join our team? We are recruiting an Assistant to work with PES Women. Deadline for applications: 1 May. More information: https://lnkd.in/eeHs76hg