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Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez and German chancellor Olaf Scholz had significant policy differences to discuss. (Photo: PES Communications)

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Malaga conference sees socialist 'happy warriors' still divided

The European socialists have had a rough year.

The nationalist far-right is in power in six European countries. In another six, they are polling high, and rightwing parties are similarly projected to win big in the 2024 European elections.

So, a lot hinged on the Party of the European Socialists (PES) showing unity and strength at their yearly congress in Málaga this weekend.

German chancellor Olaf Sholz was the most...

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Wester is a journalist from the Netherlands with a focus on the green economy. He joined EUobserver in September 2021. Previously he was editor-in-chief of Vice, Motherboard, a science-based website, and climate economy journalist for The Correspondent.

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez and German chancellor Olaf Scholz had significant policy differences to discuss. (Photo: PES Communications)

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Wester is a journalist from the Netherlands with a focus on the green economy. He joined EUobserver in September 2021. Previously he was editor-in-chief of Vice, Motherboard, a science-based website, and climate economy journalist for The Correspondent.

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