The arrival of European socialism in Malaga will become a reality during this week. The first event planned this Thursday will take place at the congress of the Party of European Socialists (PES), which is reserved for closing on Saturday morning, with the participation of Pedro Sánchez and Pedro Sánchez. It will be held with the participation of the German Chancellor. Olaf Scholz or the prime ministers of Denmark, Malta and Romania. In fact, among the thousands of people who will travel to the capital Malaga to attend the conclave are many people, from heads of state and progressive governments to members of the European commission, party leaders in different countries, activists or sympathizers, such as the Frenchman Olivier Faure.
Until this week, there was a possibility that Pedro Sánchez would once again be elected head of the Spanish Government in the capital Malaga on Saturday. However, the fact that the appointment debate has not yet taken place will mean that he will be present before the decisive vote in the Congress of Representatives. Yes definitely, Spanish socialist leader given special role in programmingin keeping with the importance of the political moment and his status as host.
Sánchez, in closing
Pedro Sánchez will take over most of Saturday’s closing day. Beyond the interventions of PES president Swede Stefan Löfven, the main focus of attention will be the Spanish leader. A public rally for Sánchez will be held first thing in the morning. Moreover, the congress program initially calls for him to attend a roundtable meeting later at noon with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, Swedish party leader Magdalena Andersson and Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel. Albares, among other speakers.
High security measures
The congress of the European Socialist Party will mainly take place at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga. Under high security measures and with the climate of tension overlapping over time and protests outside PSOE headquarters surrounding negotiations with Catalan independentists.
The meeting will be held under the slogan ‘Europe ahead: progressive solutions to global challenges’. Your program will start this Thursday afternoon with different parallel activities. PSE’s Annual Women’s Conference will take place in the Fair Palace, and a forum for the party’s youth will be held in a central restaurant.
A busy day will begin on Friday morning, including the official opening of the congress. PES board election or voting on the resolution that will lay the foundations for European elections in June 2024.