Member states have had 3 years to implement the Pay Transparency Directive, a landmark law to tackle gender pay gap. There is no justification for further delays! Equal pay for equal work is not an optional objective; it is a fundamental right and a core European value. @gabischoff…Mostrar mais

Big moment for Montenegro! EU leaders are gathering here, and so are we, the progressives. With real dialogue, broad consensus, and political courage we can make Montenegro’s EU bid a success, proving that enlargement - Europe’s peace project - is a reality, not just a promise.

The foreign affairs committee today adopted its annual report on Serbia, negotiated by S&D MEP Tonino Picula, urging the Commission to halt further disbursements of funding to Serbia under the Reform and Growth Facility in light of continued rule-of-law backsliding. @TPicula @kvanbrempt…Mostrar mais

People – not tech giants or foreign governments – must hold power over their digital lives, data, and identity online. Our message is clear: we believe in Europe’s tech potential.

Today the EU Commission presented its 2026 #EuropeanSemester Spring Package. For us it is clear: As Europe invests in defence & energy security, it must also invest in workers, quality jobs, fair wages & good working conditions. This is what makes EU competitive & s…Mostrar mais

The Parliament’s economic affairs committee just bowed to the tobacco lobby. The EPP and the far right again joined up to vote through a harmful report on tobacco taxation. @cesarluena @jonasfernandez www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/epp...Mostrar mais

Congratulations to @PJouvet, @kvanbrempt and Jens Geier on taking the lead on the Industrial Accelerator Act on behalf of the S&D Group. As negotiations begin, S&Ds will work to ensure that industry has its full place in Europe’s future and is not confined to its museums. IAA i…Mostrar mais

This week, Montenegro hosts the EU-Western Bakans summit. We are going to Podgorica to support: -Montenegro’s bid to become the 28th EU member by 2028 and -enlargement as Europe’s peace project in today’s turbulent geopolitics. @kvanbrempt www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...Mostrar mais

Deal on controversial Return Regulation tramples fundamental rights & takes migration policy backwards. The rushed process - based on a right to far-right majority – allows: •⁠ ⁠Legally dubious Return Hubs •⁠ ⁠ICE-style deportation raids •⁠ ⁠Reduced voluntary return incentives

Our progressive agenda for next week: 🗳️committee vote on the EU–US tariffs deal negotiated by @berndlange 🇪🇺 the Tech Sovereignty Package 🇲🇪 @kvanbrempt, @MatjaNemec, @TPicula & @marta_temidops on mission to Montenegro ahead of key EU-WB summit more👇 www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...Mostrar mais

Returning from Tromsø, 🇪🇺 Youth Capital 2026, where our Sabrina Repp witnessed the Arctic communities' role in building EU resilience. Tromsø shows how democratic inclusion of youth can transform regional policy-making. Youth ideas must shape the response to social challenges…Mostrar mais

Freedom of expression took another hit as @FranceskAlbs was added again to the US sanctions list. The US administration's efforts to undermine international law and silence critics of Israel’s human rights violations should urge the Commission to activate the Blocking Statute.

The EU is here to protect its citizens. This time, consumers from unsafe products from Temu. More fines should follow to show zero tolerance to companies who do not respect the DSA. www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2026/05/28/commission...

Good news that enlargement is back on EU leaders’ minds. In response to Chancellor Merz’s letter, here’s our vision, guided by four key principles, including equal treatment for all candidate countries. Do Europe’s leaders have the political courage to deliver?

@ManfredWeber - wake up! The EPP is now considering sanctions against one of its Slovenian members from Janša’s party for links to the extreme right. Isn’t it time to learn the lessons from Viktor Orbán and, for the same reasons, expel Janša’s party entirely?

News from Slovenia should set off alarm bells. We’ve seen the modus operandi of Janez Janša: * a steady shift to the far right, * the erosion of democracy and justice, * attacks on journalists, women, civil society, trade unions, and * open disregard for EU institutions, includ…Mostrar mais

Time to look ahead at what's on next week's progressive agenda: 🇪🇺 @sabrina_repp and European Youth Capitals 🌍save the date for the 2026 S&D Africa Days! 🌹nominations ongoing for the @Solidar_EU Silver Rose Awards and more www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...Mostrar mais

Today, we are concluding our visit to Serbia in support of all progressive forces striving for change in a country under authoritarian rule, reaffirming our unwavering support for a democratic Serbia in the EU. We continue to stand with the students and all the people of Serbia.

Allowing Europeans to be humiliated, handcuffed, forced to kneel, and abused for bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza is the image of impunity. The EU cannot remain silent, nor can this Parliament allow it. It’s hight time to sanction Netanyahu’s government, says @IratxeGarper

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The European Commission is wrong to sit down with the women-hating Taliban – that’s the message from the European Parliament today, thanks to S&D pressure. Today’s resolution on Afghanistan is clear: the EU must not legitimise this barbaric regime and its gender apartheid.

Mr. @Andreas_Schwab overstepped as CONT Chair! Not abiding by the rules, he unsuccessfully tried to cast doubt on the Spanish government over alleged misuse of EU funds. The 🇪🇺Commission’s reply proved those claims unfounded. We are filing a complaint to President Metsola.

Care workers - those who care for our health, children, elderly people. We all applauded them during the pandemic. Today, the EPP has abandoned them, pushing through a report on care devoid of ambition and substance. @EmmaRafowicz Vilija Blinkevičiūtė www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/epp...Mostrar mais

We ask for fresh own EU money to the EU budget from online gambling. It would generate significant new revenues for the EU pluriannual budget 2028-2034 to support investments in joint EU priorities, including education, youth, mental health, addiction prevention and protection o…Mostrar mais

Stronger rights and better support for victims of crime – we celebrate today’s 🇪🇺Parliament vote to endorse the new Victims’ Rights Directive. Thanks to us, a number of progressive measures have been added to the updated law. @ZanAlessandro Maria Noichl www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...Mostrar mais

Thanks to quick action from Spain & the Union Civil Protection Mechanism, MV Hondius was evacuated safely. But Hantavirus is a wake-up call: has Europe learned the Covid lessons? Our message in plenary today: we must reinforce global preparedness & embed health across all polic…Mostrar mais

Let's talk about Cubans. Let's talk about people. More suffering will not bring political reform. End the US embargo. Free all political prisoners. Use the EU-Cuba Cooperation Agreement to advance dialogue, rights and support for Cuban citizens. They deserve a better future.…Mostrar mais

Israel’s reportedly inhumane treatment of Flotilla activists, including EU citizens, is unacceptable. Detaining civilians in international waters and denying them dignity is yet another breach of international law. The activists must be released immediately.

We fought hard to protect the interests of European workers and businesses in the unbalanced EU-US Turnberry tariffs deal, and we delivered! Congratulations to @berndlange , the lead EP negotiator on this file for securing key safeguards that protect European interests.

No victim of crime should face re-traumatisation, discrimination or barriers to justice. That’s why we’re speaking up for the Victims’ Rights Directive in the EP today. It’s time for stronger protection, support and access to legal aid across 🇪🇺   @ZanAlessandro, Maria Noic…Mostrar mais

During the pandemic, we called care workers essential. Now it's time to treat them that way. Women still perform most unpaid care work, often at the expense of their careers, financial independence, and pensions. The EU needs an ambitious 🇪🇺Care Deal! 🔴www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/home.htmlMostrar mais

93 million Europeans – 1 in 5 – live in poverty and social exclusion. A quarter of them are children. We need to act now. ✊Quality jobs ✊Affordable housing ✊Social services will remain dead letter if we don’t have a budget.

Let’s be honest: Europe is NOT on track to end poverty by 2030. And a new 2050 promise from Commission President @vonderleyen feeds no hungry child. It warms no cold home. It lifts no worker out of poverty.

Millions of Europeans compete for survival, for a roof over their head, for a fair wage, for their child’s next meal. Ireland just recorded its highest number of evictions since the Famine. Hungry children don’t need another framework, they need action!

93M Europeans - including 20M children - are at risk of poverty. President @vonderleyen, prove that you are not only the President of the rich. We need more EU money for food, homes and education for children. We need an EU law on minimum income to ensure dignity for all.

We want new EU own money from online gambling for 🇪🇺 budget. With it, we could support investments in joint EU priorities, including education, youth, mental health, addiction prevention and the protection of minors. @negrescuvictor & Sandra Gómez López www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...Mostrar mais

Neither the Commission nor the Council wanted to reopen EU-US Turnberry deal. But we made a promise to consistently stand up for European interests and push back against the Trump administration’s trade agenda. We have kept that promise. @berndlange, @kvanbrempt & @brandobenifei…Mostrar mais

Europe cannot choose between competitiveness and social justice. We call for a single market that does not leave the social dimension behind, with measures such as a Quality Jobs Act & further progress on the green transition. @IratxeGarper Read more👇 www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...Mostrar mais

Europe cannot choose between competitiveness & social justice. The real choice is whether we build an EU that protects its citizens, or leave room for fear, inequality, and authoritarianism. Europe will only be competitive if it keeps its social soul. That’s the Single Market E…Mostrar mais

A warm welcome to Commission EVP @RoxanaMinzatu. We agree that we must make the most of the recently unveiled Social Package, including Europe’s 1st strategy to combat poverty. 93 M Europeans living at risk of poverty, including almost 20 M children, need strong action now!

Today we took an important first step to better control foreign investments in Europe and strengthen EU economic security. Now we have to make sure that foreign investments create jobs and build capacity in Europe – and do not increase the Union's dependence on third countries.…Mostrar mais

"Without affordable fertilisers, agricultural productivity, farmer incomes and food affordability for EU citizens are at risk." @DarioNardella takes the floor in today’s debate on the Fertiliser Action Plan. Follow live - www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/home.html

The EU Commission must present its long-awaited Middle East Strategy, push the Council to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement, and reclaim a diplomatic role rooted in international law — with concrete support for Gaza’s reconstruction and state-building efforts in Syria a…Mostrar mais

Israel’s decision to reintroduce the death penalty for Palestinians is deeply alarming and constitutes yet another violation of its human rights obligations under the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

The crises in the Middle East require EU diplomacy, not continued breaches of international law by the US and Israel. The war against Iran is illegal, as are massacres in Gaza, de facto annexation of the West Bank, and occupation of Lebanese territory. www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/home.htmlMostrar mais

Europe faces a strategic choice: build digital sovereignty or accept new forms of dependency and vulnerability. Opaque AI systems threaten privacy, cybersecurity and democracy itself. We must invest in European technological capacity and fully implement the EU AI Act.

We're live now with Group Leader @IratxeGarper. Follow, to see our priorities for this week's plenary session.

The Single Market is a cornerstone of the EU. Its true success is measured not only in growth figures, but also in the quality of the jobs it creates and the protections it affords citizens. We support the “One Europe, One Market” roadmap, but it can be improved. @IratxeGarper

Europe needs progress, not rushed policymaking. We cannot sacrifice democratic scrutiny, quality legislation, or workers’ protections for the sake of speed. We want a competitive Europe, but we refuse to build it on the backs of workers, consumers, or the environment.

✊an ambitious Quality Jobs Act. ✊a strong Care Deal. ✊all Member States must fully implement the Minimum Wage Directive And we also need legal, qualified migration. The 🇪🇺Commission should stop looking the other way. 🗨️ @IratxeGarper