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  • Frans Timmermans thanks supporters for their positive campaigning

    27-05-2019

    Frans Timmermans last night thanked party activists for their hard work, dedication and energy, and reaffirmed his desire to build a progressive coalition.

  • Frans Timmermans casts vote in the Netherlands

    23-05-2019

    PES Common Candidate Frans Timmermans today cast his vote for the PvdA in the European elections in his home town of Heerlen, in the Netherlands.

  • Frans Timmermans urges young people to get out and vote

    22-05-2019

    Today Frans Timmermans travelled to Poland to campaign together with Robert Biedron and the Spring political party.

  • Eurovision Debate: Timmermans promises a Europe that leaves nobody behind

    15-05-2019

    Frans Timmermans sets out vision for a Europe which prioritises the fight against climate change, tackles inequalities and injustice, and is true to its values.

  • Young generation can transform society, Frans Timmermans tells Italian activists

    14-05-2019

    Frans Timmermans today travelled to Rome to attend a Partito Democratico event with Nicola Zingaretti.

  • Frans Timmermans: I will help next generation create change

    12-05-2019

    Frans Timmermans today travelled to Portugal to meet young PS activists and attend a rally alongside Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa.

  • Frans Timmermans focuses on housing as campaign visits Ireland

    10-05-2019

    Speaking to voters today in Ireland, PES Common Candidate Frans Timmermans outlined plans to ease the housing crisis in Ireland and across Europe.

  • ARD 'European Election Arena': Timmermans discusses ideas for a fairer and more sustainable Europe with live TV audience in Cologne

    07-05-2019

    Frans Timmermans tonight set out his plans for the future of the European Union in a live TV debate with his conservative rival on ARD in Germany

  • Florence Debate highlights stark choice facing voters

    02-05-2019

    Another strong performance from PES Common Candidate Frans Timmermans in the Florence debate today underlined the clear choice facing European voters.

  • Frans Timmermans wins key debate in race for EU Commission top job

    29-04-2019

    The socialist candidate to become the next President of the European Commission put in a confident performance tonight at the Maastricht debate.

  • Frans Timmermans in Barcelona ahead of crucial general election

    25-04-2019

    PES Common Candidate campaigns alongside PSOE and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

  • Frans Timmermans debates on France24

    18-04-2019

    PES Common Candidate goes head-to-head with his conservative rival.

  • A coffee with Frans: Frans Timmermans speaks to Euractiv

    16-04-2019

    PES Common Candidate Frans Timmermans sets outs his vision for the future of Europe in a wide-ranging interview with Euractiv.

  • Only progressive politics offers solutions, Frans Timmermans tells Castellón rally

    12-04-2019

    The PES Common Candidate joins Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to campaign ahead of the crucial Spanish general election later this month.

  • The fight for an inclusive, free and fair Europe continues in Warsaw

    07-04-2019

    The Polish people are part of one European family, Frans Timmermans said today as he set out his vision for a fair, free and sustainable Europe.

  • Frans Timmermans speaks to young people in Germany

    06-04-2019

    The PES Common Candidate answer questions from young activists.

  • "These are our true colours"

    06-04-2019

    Frans Timmermans renews his commitment to the LGBTI community.

  • The internal market and currency are not goals - our values are our goals

    06-04-2019

    Social democracy is strongest when we focus on our values, Frans Timmermans tells SPÖ election congress.

  • 50 days to go

    03-04-2019

    The European elections are just 50 days away.

  • Papandreou showed the power of progressive politics to transform society

    31-03-2019

    Frans Timmermans today hailed the life and achievements of Andreas Papandreou, three-time Greek Prime Minister and founder of PASOK

  • Campaign trail hits Bavaria to talk sustainability and workers’ rights

    30-03-2019

    A more sustainable future and better employment go hand-in-hand, Frans Timmermans said today as he visited Bavaria, Germany.

  • The world is relying on your idealism, Timmermans tells YES Congress

    29-03-2019

    Help me lead Europe towards sustainability, social justice and cooperation, Frans Timmermans said today as he addressed the Young European Socialists Congress.

  • Swedish Social Democratic Party is a progressive beacon for Europe

    24-03-2019

    Frans Timmermans hails Sweden’s commitment to European values and democracy, social policies and climate protection.

  • Timmermans campaigns with Pedro Sanchez in Alicante ahead of key elections for Spain

    23-03-2019

    In Spain and in Europe we must choose unity over division, Frans Timmermans said today in Alicante as he addressed PSOE activists.

  • Common Candidate meets progressives in Germany

    18-03-2019

    Frans Timmermans campaigns in Berlin with SPD party leader Andrea Nahles and lead candidates Katarina Barley and Udo Bullmann.

  • Frans Timmermans hits campaign trail in the Netherlands

    16-03-2019

    The PES Common Candidate and PvdA Lead Candidate for the European elections was out campaigning in his home country ahead of the Dutch provincial vote.

  • A progressive European Commission will protect and promote women’s rights

    08-03-2019

    Today, on International Women’s Day, the PES stands up across Europe to promote women’s rights and fight inequality and discrimination.

  • Frans Timmermans meets new Partito Democratico leader

    07-03-2019

    The progressive leaders met to discuss how they can work together as partners in the fight against populism and for progressive change across Europe.

  • It’s vital to get out and vote, says Timmermans in Czech Republic

    01-03-2019

    If you want change, go out and vote, Frans Timmermans tells the CSSD Congress in Hradec Králové.

  • Slovenians have a big role to play in shaping Europe, Timmermans says in Ljubljana

    28-02-2019

    To build a fairer Europe, with fair wages and more social justice, progressives must motivate and mobilise voters to take their destiny in their own hands.

  • #ItsTime for ‘A New Social Contract for Europe’

    23-02-2019

    Frans Timmermans today pledged to radically rewrite Europe’s social contract, to transform the EU and to build a fair Europe for all.

  • Frans Timmermans addresses Partido Socialista leaders and activists in Porto

    17-02-2019

    Frans Timmermans joined Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and Partido Socialista leaders and activists to kick off the party's European campaign.

  • Timmermans rallies progressive forces in defence of European values in Hungary

    16-02-2019

    Frans Timmermans at the Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) Congress in Budapest

  • 100 days to go

    12-02-2019

    Frans Timmermans is already out campaigning. Its time for a fair, free and sustainable Europe.

  • Timmermans discusses campaign priorities with social democrat family in Brussels

    06-02-2019

    It is time for a new generation to help build a different Europe, Frans Timmermans said today at an event for progressives.

  • Look to Spain for proof progressive politics works, Timmermans tells packed Zaragoza rally

    02-02-2019

    Hundreds gathered to hear the Party of European Socialists Common Candidate speak about his vision for Europe.

  • Success of social democracy in the Nordics is good news for Europe

    28-01-2019

    Decent working conditions, social dialogue, tax justice and the future for young people were all on the agenda at SAMAK in Helsinki today.

  • Speech to the PvdA Party Conference, ‘S-Hertogenbosch

    20-01-2019

    Speaking to over 1000 party members and international guests, Timmermans set out the core values which will drive his campaign at national and European level.

  • 2019 election manifesto to be presented in Spain

    10-01-2019

    Progressive prime ministers, leaders and activists from across Europe will come together with Frans Timmermans to set out the PES's policy platform.

  • Frans Timmermans launches campaign to become President of the European Commission

    08-12-2018

    Frans Timmermans set out his vision for the future of Europe in an impassioned speech at the PES Congress in Lisbon.