We are shocked and saddened by the killing of Charlie Kirk in Utah. Violence has no place in our society. Debate, pluralism and diversity of opinion make democracy strong, never violence. Our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
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40 years ago, today - 11 September 1985 - an estimated 150 people died in the Alcafache train collision, 🇵🇹Portugal’s worst rail disaster. We honour the victims, first responders & communities for their courage.
Safety and strong public services must come first. www.publico.pt/2025/09/11/l...

Europe cannot stand still. After today’s #SOTEU, we expect action – on housing, healthcare, decent jobs, the green transition, democracy and strengthening the EU's role on the international stage.
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The PES expresses its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic accident on Lisbon’s Elevador da Glória. Our thoughts are also with all those injured and with the people of Portugal in this moment of grief.

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Gaza is starving. Aid is being blocked. Civilians are dying.
PES President, Stefan Löfven: “We cannot uphold human rights selectively. That’s why I call for the EU-Israel Association Agreement to be suspended until international law is fully respected.”
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We rejected the far-right’s attempt to destabilise Europe. But our support to the Commission is not unconditional.

We stood firm: no to the far-right, yes to social justice.
Now the Commission must honour its commitments.

Read the PES statement on the VDL no-confidence vote: bit.ly/44KdAhz

The 4th UN Conference on Financing for Development is a key opportunity to build fairer and more resilient societies.
We commend PM Pedro Sánchez & welcome the leadership of António Guterres & @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu
Now is time for global justice, not for division
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The PES Congress is coming! We’ll be in Amsterdam from 16 to 18 October. Meet you there!

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The European Commission’s intention to withdraw from Green Claims Directive, just as negotiations are concluding, is deeply concerning. Such a move would sideline months of democratic debate & institutional work, and risks delivering another blow to the Green Deal

📢📌After 5 years as spokesperson for Portugal’s Permanent Representation to the EU - through Brexit, COVID-19, war, energy shocks, the 2021 🇵🇹 EU Presidency… and what felt like a political lifetime - today is my last day.
Next: @pes.eu
Same mission: communicating Europe 🇵🇹🇪🇺