👏 #ProgressivesSpeakUp School 2026 | Congratulations, you're in!
👋 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 together with Young European Socialists (YES), the Party of European Socialists (PES) and the 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!
✈️ 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.
🎯 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: Progressives Speak Up School (Partido Socialista Obrero Español: Esquina con, Avenida Juan XXIII, C. Ángel Guimerá, 11, local 2)
- 13:00: Lunch
- 15:00-19:00: PES Group extraordinary meeting
- 19:30-21:00: Citizens' Debate on democracy and political participation
- 21:30: Walking dinner
Friday 16 January
- From 10:00 to 13:00: Progressives Speak Up School (Partido Socialista Obrero Español: Esquina con, Avenida Juan XXIII, C. Ángel Guimerá, 11, local 2)
- 13:00: Lunch
If you have any questions or need further details, feel free to reach out to us.
Our best wishes,
The PES Group Secretariat
Vanessa Paget
Julien De Ridder