Progressive political leaders in Berlin, Germany made an unshakable promise to voters that they will never cooperate or form a coalition with the far right. The PES affirmed their commitment to always be a reliable and strong voice against right-wing extremism and for democracy, stating that they will not engage in any cooperation with the ECR or ID in the European Parliament. At a high-level PES conference in Berlin, attended by influential leaders such as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and PES President Stefan Lofven, this promise was reiterated and emphasized.
Participants at the conference, including prominent progressive leaders from various European countries, approved the Berlin Declaration of Democracy, which highlights the importance of standing against the far right and upholding democratic values. The Spitzenkandidat of the PES, Nicolas Schmit, reiterated the party’s stance on not cooperating with the far right and emphasized the need to support democracy and reject right-wing extremism.
The statement issued at the conference also calls on all European democratic parties to firmly reject any form of cooperation or alliance with the far-right, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a solid wall against their influence. It underscores the threat that the rise of the far right poses to citizens, their rights, and well-being, and asserts that social democracy is a project for citizens that brings people together and opposes discrimination and incitement to hatred.
In conclusion, the PES leaders emphasized their commitment to democracy, social progress, and solidarity in Europe, and reaffirmed their unwavering stance against the far right. They called on all democratic parties to join them in rejecting the normalization of right-wing extremism and working towards a united front against its harmful influences.