Congratulations, Brazil! 🇧🇷 Millions of Brazilians have made their voices heard, reminding the world of the extraordinary power of democracy. Democracy is not something we can ever take for granted. It is something we must defend, protect and renew, generation after generation. At a time when fear and division are gaining ground across the world, Brazil reminds us that hope can overcome fear, that solidarity can overcome division, and that a better future is always worth fighting for. Congratulations to President @LulaOficial and our sister party, @ptbrasil, on this remarkable victory! As PES President Stefan Löfven said: “The future is never written by those who spread fear, but by the people who refuse to give up on hope.”

Remembering Yitzhak Rabin means keeping alive the hope for peace, dialogue and a future built on mutual respect. On 21–22 October, PES Secretary General @giacomofilibeck and Deputy Secretary General Saar Van Bueren visited Israel and Palestine to commemorate Rabin’s legacy, meet with @YairGolan1, leader of @DemocratsIL, and discuss the political situation ahead of the Israeli elections. In Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, the delegation paid tribute to Rabin’s commitment to peace. In Ramallah, they met with Yasser Abbas of the Palestinian Authority to discuss the situation facing Palestinians and efforts to restore peace and stability. The delegation also met with Marwan Barghouti’s wife, Fadwa, and son, Arab, to convey the solidarity of PES President Stefan Löfven and reiterate the call for his release. The path to peace must be built on dialogue, respect for international law, and the recognition of the rights, dignity and security of both Israelis and Palestinians. A two-state solution remains essential to achieving a just and lasting peace.