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The socialists and democrats (S&D) came in second in the European elections, but did not gain seats - where do they go from here? As the group votes in its chair and vice-chairs today (25 June) and tomorrow, we ask where the group is heading. Radio Schuman talked to Brando Benifei, a re-elected MEP from the Italian Partito Democratico that is now the largest delegations within the socialist family. We dived into what it means for Ukraine and Moldova to enter into negotiation talks to join the EU, with the first intergovernmental conferences today in Luxembourg. Lastly, we also looked closer at...
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The secretary general of the Party of European Socialists (PES) Giacomo Filibeck has said his political family will "not be sitting at the table" with the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) if it allows far-right forces to shape the priorities of the next mandate. Days after the EPP emerged as the biggest party in the European elections - paving the way for its lead candidate Ursula von der Leyen to have a first shot at securing a second term at the Commission's helm - Filibeck said she will not be able rely on the centre-left's backing if she continues to open up to radical right-wing...
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The legendary red room of the Zénith concert hall in Paris, which has welcomed the likes of AC/DC, Lady Gaga, and David Bowie, is starting to fill up slowly. Between 3,000 and 4,000 people gathered on Thursday evening to see the European elections candidate representing the French Socialist Party (PS-PP), 44-year-old essayist Raphaël Glucksmann. The young and old intermingled, waving European flags against the vivid backdrop of the French Socialist Party's pink and yellow colours. The slogans “Tax the Rich” and "Waking up Europe" appeared almost everywhere. At the foot of the stage, a star-stu...
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The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) started its European election campaign at the Rambleta Theatre in Valencia on Thursday. Many young people, like Ivan, Javier, Carlos, Gabriel, and Sara, attended from the socialist youth of Valencia. They are some of the 20-somethings who have found inspiration in Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's policies. The success of a viral meme called "Perro Sanxe" — a play on words with the derogatory name referred to by his opponents turned online meme commonly used by Sánchez and his supporters — helped the party in their general election campaign on 2...
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Lead candidates vying for the European Commission presidency will tackle key issues including migration, climate, defence and the economy in a live debate organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and broadcast live on Euronews. The debate will kick off at 15.00 CET, with an audience of 900 expected to gather in the European Parliament's iconic hemicycle in Brussels. For the first time, voters from capitals across the EU will directly pose their questions to candidates. Follow our live blog below for the latest updates.
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Serbia's Movement of Socialists party has announced it will draft a bill aiming to restrict the activities of foreign non-governmental organisations operating in the Balkan country. The draft closely resembles the highly controversial law on foreign agents that is expected to be implemented in Georgia soon. Defending the draft law, Movement of Socialists MP Bojan Torbica said, "Betraying one's own country and people can no longer be a highly profitable activity." The proposed anti-foreign NGO law could bring more attention to the left-wing nationalist party, which currently has just two MPs in...
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With less than a month to go before the European Parliament elections, the head of the French Socialist Party and the left-wing Place Publique, Raphaël Glucksmann, presented a sprawling manifesto that includes 338 proposals. His campaign is centred around a “sovereign and powerful Europe”, a common theme between multiple candidates this year including the traditional right-wing party les Républicains and French President Emmanuel Macron’s centre-right party, Renaissance. But Glucksmann insists that his program is very different to what others have to offer. A stronger European defence industry...
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''I have decided to continue on with even more strength at the helm of the government of Spain,” he said in a televised speech after informing King Felipe VI of the decision earlier Monday. But many wondered if it was necessary to keep the country in suspense for five days, and had expected Sanchez to either resign or to call a confidence motion. Sanchez said after days of reflection, he saw his continuity as a new chapter, and said that he will dedicate his efforts to the regeneration of political life and to expel what he considers to be a campaign of lies and discredit from the far-right. '...
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suspended his schedule to consider resigning, a decision he has pondered for five days. The possibility of his resignation has divided the country, with an announcement expected today. The fallout from Sánchez's potential resignation has triggered widespread political turmoil, with demonstrations both supporting and opposing his continuation in office occurring across the country. The largest rally took place this Saturday, organised by his supporters in front of the party's headquarters on Ferraz Street. ‘Pedro, we are with you’The Socialist Party's le...
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Ahead of EU elections, the frontrunner of the Party of European Socialists met his SPD counterpart in Berlin on Monday. Nicolas Schmit - currently the EU Commissioner for Employment and Social Rights - held talks with the Social Democratic Party's lead candidate Katharina Barley. "Every election is important," he said. "But if we look around us and see the general context, then this election is a very important election." Europeans voting in June's European Parliament elections face a "choice of direction," he continued. "Not only internationally, but also internally - where Europe should actu...
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