Reflecting his conviction that the globalisation of the economy was to be matched by a globalisation of politics in the fight for greater freedom, more justice, and greater human dignity, the Socialist International, under his presidency, continued expanding its activities, convening Council meetings in all continents, from Budapest or Geneva to Buenos Aires or Cape Town; from New York or Tokyo to New Delhi or Lisbon. The themes on its agendas broadened and its initiatives included new activities such as global conferences of mayors and local authorities or new bodies such as the SI Global Progress Commission which focused on a social democratic approach to globalisation.
Africa
Asia-Pacific
Europe, the Caucasus and Black Sea
The Americas the Caribbean
Middle East and Arab World
Italy, PSI
Congress
Rome
29-31 March 2019
Chad, UNDR
Congress
Mongo
12-14 April 2019
Slovakia
Presidential elections
16 March 2019
Ukraine
Presidential elections
31 March 2019
Andorra
Andorran General Council
7 April 2019
Israel
Israeli Knesset
9 April 2019
Finland
Parliamentary elections
14 April 2019
Spain
General elections
28 April 2019
The release from prison of Manuel Rosales, leader of Un Nuevo Tiempo, UNT, of Venezuela, an SI member party, has been warmly welcomed by the Socialist International. He was unjustly imprisoned following his arrest in October 2015, returning to the country after six years in exile. While celebrating his release, we vigorously protest against the conditions imposed on his freedom, including the need for him to regularly report to authorities, and forbidding him from leaving the country. The International salutes his courage and strength, and expresses its support and solidarity to his family, friends, and comrades...