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Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Party of European Socialists (PES) is a social democratic[1][2] European political party.[3]

The PES comprises national-level political parties from all the European economic area states (EEA) plus the United Kingdom. This includes major parties such as the Social Democratic Party of Germany, the French Socialist Party, the British Labour Party, the Italian Democratic Party, the Portuguese Socialist Party, the Romanian Social Democrat Party and the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. Parties from a number of other European countries and from the Mediterranean region are also admitted to the PES as associate or observer parties.[4] Most member, associate, and observer parties are members of the wider Progressive Alliance or Socialist International.[5][6]

The PES is currently led by its president, Stefan Löfven, a former Prime Minister of Sweden. Its political group in the European Parliament is the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D). The PES also operates in the European Committee of the Regions (in the PES Group in the Committee of the Regions) and the European Council.

Name

The party's English name is "Party of European Socialists". In addition, the following names are used in other languages:

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In March 2014 following the congress in Rome, the PES added the tagline "Socialists and Democrats" to its name following the admission of Italy's Democratic Party into the organisation.[7]

History

1960s

In 1961, the Socialists in the European Parliament attempted to produce a common 'European Socialist Programme' but this was neglected due to the applications of Britain, Denmark, Ireland and Norway to join the European Community. The Socialists' 1962 congress pushed for greater democratisation and powers for Parliament, though it was only in 1969 that this possibility was examined by the member states.[8]

1970s

In 1973, Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom joined the European Community, bringing in new parties from these countries. The enlarged Socialist Congress met in Bonn and inaugurated the Confederation of the Socialist Parties of the European Community. The Congress also passed a resolution on social policy, including the right to decent work, social security, democracy and equality in the European economy.[9] In 1978, the Confederation of Socialist Parties approved the first common European election Manifesto. It focused on several goals among which the most important were to ensure a right to decent work, fight pollution, end discrimination, protect the consumer and promote peace, human rights and civil liberties.

1980s

At its Luxembourg Congress in 1980, the Confederation of Socialist Parties approved its first Statute. The accession of Greece to the EU in 1981, followed by Spain and Portugal in 1986, brought in more parties.

In 1984, a common Socialist election manifesto proposed a socialist remedy for the economic crisis of the time by establishing a link between industrial production, protection of fundamental social benefits, and the fight for an improved quality of life.[9]

1990s

In 1992, with the European Community becoming the European Union and with the Treaty of Maastricht establishing the framework for political parties at a European level, the Confederation of Socialist Parties voted to transform itself into the Party of European Socialists. The party's first programme concentrated on job creation, democracy, gender equality, environmental and consumer protection, peace and security, regulation of immigration, discouragement of racism and fighting organised crime.[9]

Along with the Socialist Group in the European Parliament, the founding members of the PES were:[10]

2000s

In 2004, Poul Nyrup Rasmussen defeated Giuliano Amato to be elected President of the PES, succeeding Robin Cook in the post. He was re-elected for a further 2.5 years at the PES Congress in Porto on 8 December 2006 and again at the Prague Congress in 2009.

2010s

In 2010, the Foundation for European Progressive Studies was founded as the European political foundation (think tank) of the PES.

Mr Rasmussen stood down at the PES Progressive Convention in Brussels on 24 November 2011. He was replaced as interim president by Sergey Stanishev, at the time chairman of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and former prime minister of Bulgaria.

On 28–29 September 2012, the PES Congress in Brussels[11] Congress elected interim president Sergey Stanishev as full President, as well as four deputies: Jean-Christophe Cambadélis (1st Vice-President – PS), Elena Valenciano (PSOE), Jan Royall (Labour) and Katarína Neveďalová (Smer-SD). The same Congress elected Achim Post (SPD) as its new secretary general, and adopted a process which it described as "democratic and transparent" for electing its next candidate for Commission President in 2014.[12] Sergey Stanishev was re-elected PES President on 22–23 June 2015 in Budapest. The Congress also approved Achim Post (SPD) as the Secretary-General as well as the four Vice-Presidents: Jean-Christophe Cambadélis (PS), Carin Jämtin (Swedish Social Democratic Party), Katarína Neveďalová (Smer-SD) and Jan Royall (Labour).

On 7–8 December 2018, the PES Congress gathered in Lisbon to elect its leadership. Sergey Stanishev was confirmed as party President and Achim Post (SPD) as secretary general. Iratxe García (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) was elected by the new presidency 1st Vice-President of the PES and Francisco André (Socialist Party (Portugal)), Katarína Neveďalová (Smer-SD) and Marita Ulvskog (Swedish Social Democratic Party) were elected PES Vice-Presidents. During the PES Presidency of October 2019, Heléne Fritzon (Swedish Social Democratic Party) became PES Vice-President, replacing Marita Ulvskog.

On 22–23 February 2019, the PES held its Election Congress in Madrid to endorse a Common Candidate and adopt its manifesto for the 2019 European Parliament election. The Election Congress acclaimed European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans and adopted its manifesto: A New Social Contract for Europe.[13]

2020s

On 16 December 2021, the PES held its Council in Brussels, adopting the resolution: Fairness, Sustainability, Respect: a progressive vision for the future of Europe.[14]

On 14–15 October 2022, the PES Congress in Berlin elected Stefan Löfven (Swedish Social Democratic Party) as PES President and welcomed a new PES leadership team:[15] Caroline Gennez (Vooruit (political party)) as Treasurer, Iratxe García (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) as First Vice President, Katarina Barley (SPD) and Francisco André (Socialist Party (Portugal)) as Executive Vice Presidents, Tanja Fajon (Social Democrats (Slovenia)), Victor Negrescu (Social Democratic Party (Romania)), Kati Piri (Labour Party (Netherlands)), Andrzej Szejna (New Left), and Radmila Šekerinska (Social Democratic Union of Macedonia) as Vice Presidents. Achim Post (SPD) continued as Secretary General, Giacomo Filibeck (Democratic Party (Italy)) took up the position of Executive Secretary General, Yonnec Polet (Socialist Party (Belgium)) remained as Deputy Secretary General, and Saar van Bueren (Labour Party (Netherlands)) became Deputy Secretary General. The Congress adopted the resolution: With Courage For Europe: leading Europe through change.[16]

On 29 June 2023, Georgian Dream was removed from the PES due to activities and positions far outside PES values.[17]

On 12 October, after the 2023 Slovak parliamentary election, the PES suspended Smer-SD and Hlas-SD over their plans to enter into coalition with the ultranationalist Slovak National Party (SNS), which the PES views as a "radical-right party."[18]

On 2 March 2024, the PES held its Election Congress in Rome and acclaimed European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit as presidential candidate and adopted its election programme.[19]

Membership

The PES has thirty-three full member parties from each of the twenty-seven EU member states, Norway and the UK. There are a further twelve associate and twelve observer parties from other European countries.[20]

Full members

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Italian Socialist Party
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Social Democratic and Labour Party
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Associated members

State Name abbr. MEPs National MPs
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Social Democratic Party of Montenegro
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Observer members

State Name abbr. MEPs National MPs
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Individual members

The PES also includes a number of individual members, although, as most other European parties, it has not sought to develop mass individual membership.[22]

Below is the evolution of individual membership of the PES since 2019.[23] {{#chart:Individual members of European political parties.Line.chart |arg:cols=year,Template:EUPP data }}

Organisation

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Constituent organisations

The youth organisation of the PES is the Young European Socialists. PES Women is the party's women's organisation, led by Zita Gurmai. The LGBTI campaign organisation is Rainbow Rose.[24]

International memberships

PES is an associated organisation of Socialist International and the Progressive Alliance.

President and Presidency

The President (currently former Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Löfven) represents the party on a daily basis and chairs the Presidency, which also consists of the Secretary General, President of the S&D group in Parliament and one representative per full/associate member party and organisation. They may also be joined by the President of the European Parliament (if a PES member), a PES European Commissioner and a representative from associate parties and organisations.[24]

As of 19 November 2024 the Presidency of the PES is:[25]

The list below shows PES presidents and the presidents of its predecessors.[26]

President State National party Term Photo
1. Wilhelm Dröscher Template:Flagu Social Democratic Party of Germany April 1974 January 1979 File:No image.svg
2. Robert Pontillon Template:Flagu Socialist Party January 1979 March 1980 File:No image.svg
3. Joop den Uyl Template:Flagu Labour Party March 1980 May 1987 File:Joop den Uyl 1975.jpg
4. Vítor Constâncio Template:Flagu Socialist Party May 1987 January 1989 File:Vítor Constâncio 2017 (cropped).jpg
5. Guy Spitaels Template:Flagu Socialist Party February 1989 May 1992 File:No image.svg
6. Willy Claes Template:Flagu Socialist Party November 1992 October 1994 File:Willy Claes - Filip Naudts.jpg
7. Rudolf Scharping Template:Flagu Social Democratic Party of Germany March 1995 May 2001 File:Scharping.jpg
8. Robin Cook Template:Flagu Labour Party May 2001 24 April 2004 File:Robin Cook-close crop.jpg
9. Poul Nyrup Rasmussen Template:Flagu Social Democrats 24 April 2004 24 November 2011 File:Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, Danmarks tidigare statsminister, numera EU-parlamentariker.jpg
10. Sergey Stanishev Template:Flagu Bulgarian Socialist Party 24 November 2011 14 October 2022 File:Sergey Stanishev 2009 elections diff crop.jpg
11. Stefan Löfven Template:Flagu Swedish Social Democratic Workers' Party 14 October 2022 –
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Governance

The parties meet at the party Congress twice every five years to decide on political orientation, such as adopting manifestos ahead of elections. Every year that the Congress does not meet, the Council (a smaller version of the Congress) shapes PES policy. The Congress also elects the party's President, Vice-Presidents and the Presidency.[24]

The Leader's Conference brings together Prime Ministers and Party Leaders from PES parties three to four times a year to agree strategies and resolutions.[24]

European election primaries

In December 2009, the PES decided to put forward a candidate for Commission President at all subsequent elections.[27] On 1 March 2014, the PES organised for the first time a European election Congress where a Common Manifesto[28] was adopted and the Common Candidate designate for the post of Commission President, Martin Schulz, was elected by over a thousand participants in Rome, Italy. In 2019, progressives elected Frans Timmermans as PES Common Candidate to the European Elections, during the Election Congress in Madrid on 22–23 February 2019.

Funding

As a registered European political party, the PES is entitled to European public funding, which it has received continuously since 2004.[29]

Below is the evolution of European public funding received by the PES. {{#chart:Evolution_of_public_funding_of_European_political_parties.Line.chart |arg:where=party |arg:eq=PES |arg:cols=year,maximum_allocated,amount_received }}

In line with the Regulation on European political parties and European political foundations, the PES also raises private funds to co-finance its activities. As of 2025, European parties must raise at least 10% of their reimbursable expenditure from private sources, while the rest can be covered using European public funding.Template:Efn

Below is the evolution of contributions and donations received by the PES.[30][31] {{#chart:Contributions raised by European political parties.Line.chart |arg:cols=year,Template:EUPP data }} {{#chart:Donations raised by European political parties.Line.chart |arg:cols=year,Template:EUPP data }}

PES in the European institutions

Overview of the European institutions

Organisation Institution Number of seats
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European Commission Template:EUPP data
European Council
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Council of the European Union
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European Parliament

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European Commission

European Commissioners are meant to remain independent, however there has been an increasing degree of politicisation within the Commission.[32] In the current European Commission, five of the Commissioners belong to the PES family.

Portfolio Commissioner State Political party Photo
Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Teresa Ribera
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Spain
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Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu
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Romania
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Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security; Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency Maroš Šefčovič
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Slovakia
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Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen
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Denmark
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Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef
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Malta
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European Council

Of the 27 heads of state and government that are members of the European Council, three are from the PES, and therefore regularly attend PES summits to prepare for European Council meetings.

Member State Representative Title Political party Member of the Council since Photo
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File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain Pedro Sánchez File:Spanish Presidential Flag.svg Prime Minister style="background-color:Template:Party color"| PSOE Template:Dts 100x

In third countries

Through its associate and observer parties the PES has six heads of state or government in non-EU countries:

State Representative Title Political party In power since Portrait
File:Flag of Albania.svg Albania Edi Rama File:Kryeministri i Shqipërisë.svg Prime Minister style="background-color:Template:Party color"| PS Template:Dts File:Srečanje predsednika vlade Roberta Goloba s predsednikom vlade Albanije Edijem Ramo (52320651109) (cropped).jpg
File:Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović File:Coat of arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Bosniak Member of the Presidency style="background-color:Template:Party color"| SDP BiH Template:Dts File:Denis Bećirović at Palazzo del Quirinale, 2024.jpg
File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway Jonas Gahr Støre File:Flag of Norway, state.svg Prime Minister style="background-color:Template:Party color"| A/Ap Template:Dts File:Nordic prime ministers’ meeting in Helsinki 1.11.2022 - 52469398971 (cropped).jpg
File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Élisabeth Baume-Schneider File:Coat of arms of Switzerland.svg Federal Councillor rowspan=2 style="background-color:Template:Party color"| SP Template:Dts File:Élisabeth Baume-Schneider (2023).jpg
Beat Jans Template:Dts File:Beat Jans (2024, cropped).jpg
File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Keir Starmer File:Coat of arms of the United Kingdom (2022, lesser arms).svg Prime Minister style="background-color:Template:Party color"| Labour Template:Dts File:Prime Minister Keir Starmer Portrait (cropped).jpg

European Council and Council of Ministers

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Party-alignment at the European Council is often loose, but has been the basis of some intergovernmental cooperation. At present five countries are led by a PES-affiliated leader, who represents that state at the European Council: Germany (Olaf Scholz), Spain (Pedro Sánchez), Malta (Robert Abela), and Denmark (Mette Frederiksen).

The makeup of national delegations to the Council of Ministers is at some times subject to coalitions: for the above governments led by a PES party, that party may not be present in all Council configurations; in other governments led by non-PES parties a PES minister may be its representative for certain portfolios. PES is in coalition in the following countries: Romania, Belgium, Slovenia and Estonia.

Overview

State Governing parties Affiliated EU party Population
File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Christian Democratic Union
Social Democratic Party
Christian Social Union in Bavaria 		EPP

PES
EPP

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File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain Spanish Socialist Workers' Party
Sumar
United Left
Catalunya en Comú
Más Madrid 		PES
None
PEL
EGP
None 		Template:Nts
File:Flag of Poland.svg Poland Civic Coalition
New Left
Poland 2050
Polish People’s Party
Modern
Polish Initiative 		EPP
PES
None
EPP
ALDE
None 		Template:Nts
File:Flag of Romania.svg Romania Social Democratic Party
National Liberal Party
Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania 		PES
EPP
EPP 		Template:Nts
File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium New Flemish Alliance
Reformist Movement
Les Engagés
Vooruit
Christian Democratic and Flemish 		EFA
ALDE
EDP
PES
EPP 		Template:Nts
File:Flag of Bulgaria.svg Bulgaria GERB
Bulgarian Socialist Party
There is Such a People 		EPP
PES
ECR 		Template:Nts
File:Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark Social Democrats
Venstre
Moderates 		PES
ALDE
None 		Template:Nts
File:Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia Freedom Movement
Social Democrats
The Left 		None
PES
PEL 		Template:Nts
File:Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia Estonian Reform Party
Social Democratic Party
Estonia 200 		ALDE
PES
None 		Template:Nts
File:Flag of Malta.svg Malta Labour Party PES Template:Nts

Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

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Committee of the Regions

PES has 122 members in the Committee of the Regions as of 2014.[33]

Election results

European Parliament

Year Lead Candidate Vote % Seats % Seats +/- Status Ref
2014 Martin Schulz 24.4% (#1) Template:Composition bar Increase 8 Coalition
2019 Pre-Brexit Frans Timmermans 18.5 (#2) 19.4 (#2) Template:Composition bar Coalition [34]
Post-Brexit 19.7 (#2) Template:Composition bar Decrease 7
2024 Nicolas Schmit 15.6% (#2) 17.6 (#2) Template:Composition bar Decrease 12 Coalition [35][36]

See also

Notes

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References

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  17. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  18. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  19. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  20. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  21. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  22. ↑ Script error: No such module "Citation/CS1".
  23. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  24. ↑ a b c d Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  25. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  26. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  27. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
  28. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  29. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  30. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  31. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  32. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  33. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  34. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  35. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  36. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

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