šŸ‘ #ProgressivesSpeakUp School 2026 | Congratulations, you're in!

šŸ‘‹ Hello and congratulations!

We are thrilled to inform you that you have been selected to join the upcoming #ProgressivesSpeakUp School for young local leaders! This exciting event will take place from Wednesday 14 January (evening) to Friday 16 January (lunchtime) in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain.

It is organised togetherĀ withĀ Young European SocialistsĀ (YES), theĀ Party of European SocialistsĀ (PES) andĀ theĀ S&D Group in the European Parliament. It's an amazing opportunity for you to connect, learn, and contribute to shaping the future of progressive politics in Europe!

āœˆļø What's next?

To confirm your participation, please reply by email by Wednesday 5 November 2025, confirming your attendance to Julien de Ridder at julien.deridder@cor.europa.eu.

Once your participation is confirmed, Julien De Ridder will get in touch with you regarding your travel arrangements. Our travel agency will coordinate your trip.

šŸŽÆ Important: Attendance Requirement

Please be aware that attendance at all events during the entire program is mandatory. We want to ensure that everyone benefits fully from this experience, so we kindly ask you to commit to participating in all sessions and activities from Wednesday 14 January (evening) to Friday 16 January (lunchtime).

Agenda highlights

Wednesday 14 January 2026

  • 20h: Welcome tapas and drinks

Thursday 15 January 2026

  • From 9:30 to 13:00:Ā Progressives Speak UpĀ SchoolĀ (PartidoĀ SocialistaĀ Obrero EspaƱol: Esquina con, Avenida Juan XXIII, C. ƁngelĀ GuimerĆ”, 11, local 2)Ā 
  • 13:00: Lunch
  • 15:00-19:00: PESĀ GroupĀ extraordinary meeting
  • 19:30-21:00: Citizens' DebateĀ on democracy and political participation
  • 21:30:Ā WalkingĀ dinnerĀ ā€‹Ā 

FridayĀ 16Ā JanuaryĀ 

  • From 10:00 to 13:00:Ā Progressives Speak Up SchoolĀ (PartidoĀ SocialistaĀ Obrero EspaƱol: Esquina con, Avenida Juan XXIII, C. ƁngelĀ GuimerĆ”, 11, local 2)
  • 13:00:Ā Lunch

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If you have any questions or need further details, feel free to reach out to us. ā€‹
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Our best wishes,

The PES Group Secretariat

Vanessa Paget

Vanessa Paget

Communications and Press Officer
Julien De Ridder

Julien De Ridder

Political Adviser

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About PES Group in the European Committee of the Regions

The Group of the Party of European Socialists (PES Group) in the European Committee of the Regions is a political group that brings together social democratic and progressive locally and regionally elected politicians from across the European Union. The Group aims at taking forward a progressive European vision with solidarity, sustainability, as well as social and territorial cohesion at its core.

Contact

Rue Belliard 101 B-1040 Brussels Belgium

+32 2 282 22 23

pes-group@cor.europa.eu

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