02.12.2022 in Allgemein
PES Local Bureau meets in Brussels on 1 December 2022
Main topic on the agenda of the Bureau meeting of PES Local on 1 December 2022 at the PES headquarters in Brussels was the ongoing War in Ukraine and the situation of refugees in municipalities in the EU. Furthermore the Bureau of PES Local discussed on the implications of the energy price crisis, high inflation and its implications for towns and municipalities.
09.12.2021 in Allgemein
Video conference on 2 December 2021: Christophe ROUILLON re-elected as President
In its video conference on 2 December 2021 the Bureau of PES Local discussed its expecations on the Conference on the Future of Europe and adopted the resolution « For a Europe with a human face: Consolidating the foundation and cohesion of Europe with strong local authorities »
At this meeting the executive Bureau of PES Local was elected. Christophe ROUILLON (France), Mayor of Coulaines, Conseiller général of Sarthe and President of the PES Group in the Committee of the Regions, was unanimously re-elected as PES Local’s President and Marc TARABELLA (Belgium), Member of the European Parliament and Mayor of Anthisnes, as Secretary General of PES Local.
Resolution « For a Europe with a human face: Consolidating the foundation and cohesion of Europe with strong local authorities »
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09.12.2021 in Allgemein
PES Local Bureau meets in video conference on 6 July 2021
Main topics of the video conference of the Bureau on 6 July were the Conference on the Future of Europe and again the impact of the Covid-19-crisis on local authorities. Vice President Kata Tüttö reported on the aims, the composition and the processes of the Conference on the Future of Europe.
09.12.2021 in Allgemein
Bureau of PES Local discusses on sustainable cities on 18 November 2020
In the video conference of the Bureau on 18 November 2020 PES Deputy Secretary General Yonnec POLET presented the draft PES paper «Leading the way for Progressive and Sustainable Cities». The Bureau discussed the draft and proposed several additions and amendments. Once again the Bureau also discussed on the impact of the Covid-19-crisis on local authorities in member countries.
Furthermore the Bureau discussed on reports that since mid-2019, over 100 local authorities in Poland have adopted declarations designating themselves as so-called "LGBTIQ-free zones". The Bureau of PES Local strongly condemned statements made by local authorities targeting LGBTIQ people. In an open letter to the Polish Association of Municipalities CEMR had taken a stand against this. Numerous mayors and local politicians, including Christophe ROUILLON, had already endorsed this letter. Marc TARABELLA, as General Secretary, endorsed the open letter of CEMR on behalf of PES Local.
11.06.2020 in Allgemein
Bureau of PES Local discusses Covid-19-crisis on 29 April 2020
In a resolution PES Local calls on European states and the EU to strengthen the local authorities’ ability to act in the crisis.
02.05.2019 in Allgemein
PES Local adopts Manifesto for European elections 2019 in Vienna
On 25 April 2019 PES Local adopted its manifesto for the European elections 2019 as well as resolutions on "Affordable Housing" and the political situation in Turkey after the local elections in March.
26.07.2018 in Allgemein
Bureau and Workshop on 1 June 2018 in Paris
Christophe ROUILLON, Mayor of Coulaines is new President of PES Local. On 1 June 2018 the Bureau of PES Local met upon the invitation of the FNESR in the Headquarters of the French Socialist Party in Paris. At this meeting the executive Bureau of PES Local was elected.
01.08.2017 in Allgemein
USLRRE is now PES Local / Resolution on Situation in Turkey
With its meeting on 8 March 2017 at the PES headquarters in Brussels USLRRE has now changed its name to PES Local | Socialist Local Representatives in Europe. The change of name reflects our strong connection with the Party of European Socialists (PES). Furthermore the Bureau adopted a resolution on the Situation in Turkey.
13.10.2016 in Allgemein
Bureau and Workshop on 1 July 2016 in Luxembourg
At this meeting a Workshop of USLRRE, LSAP and FEPS took place on « Populism – A Challenge to Local Democracy» The USLRRE Bureau discussed on on the Challenges of migration the Developments in local politics in Turkey.
10.04.2016 in Allgemein
Bureau on 8 December 2015 in Brussels
At this meeting the Bureau discussed on the refugee crisis and its implications for towns and municipalities and on TTIP and CETA.
NEWS
- PES Local Bureau meets in Brussels on 1 December 2022. Main topic on the agenda of the Bureau meeting of PES Local on 1 December 2022 at the PES headquarters in Brussels was the ongoing War in Ukraine and the situation of refugees in municipalities ...
- Video conference on 2 December 2021: Christophe ROUILLON re-elected as President. In its video conference on 2 December 2021 the Bureau of PES Local discussed its expecations on the Conference on the Future of Europe and adopted the resolution « For a Europe with a ...
- PES Local Bureau meets in video conference on 6 July 2021. Main topics of the video conference of the Bureau on 6 July were the Conference on the Future of Europe and again the impact of the Covid-19-crisis on local authorities. Vice President Kata ...
- Bureau of PES Local discusses on sustainable cities on 18 November 2020. In the video conference of the Bureau on 18 November 2020 PES Deputy Secretary General Yonnec POLET presented the draft PES paper «Leading the way for Progressive and Sustainable Cities». ...
- Bureau of PES Local discusses Covid-19-crisis on 29 April 2020. In a resolution PES Local calls on European states and the EU to strengthen the local authorities’ ability to act in the crisis.
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