We welcome parts of the report on the competitiveness of 🇪🇺 banks, presented today by the EU Commission. However, its conclusions regarding the consequences of supposedly excessive European regulations of the sector are misguided. @jonasfernandez explains www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/ban...Mostrar mais

Electrification = strategic autonomy. Congrats @Teresaribera & @DanJoergensen for the brave Electrification Action Plan. Social leasing made real, less fossil fuel dependence, affordable prices. That's what should guide the EU.

Don't miss out on our upcoming mission to Washington DC for the 2026 Transatlantic Week. And save the date - on 9 September we're gathering high level speakers for an in-depth discussion of the geopolitical changes taking place in the Middle East. www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...Mostrar mais

The Electrification Action Plan is a step towards delivering affordable energy, strengthening strategic autonomy, reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and reinforcing competitiveness. @MChahim @DanNica514 www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/ele...Mostrar mais

Attacks on fundamental rights, minorities, civil society space, media – Europe faces clear Rule of Law challenges. As the Commission publishes its 2026 Rule of Law report, we call for a dedicated chapter on shrinking civil society space and stronger conditionality mechanisms.

The 🇪🇺 Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge defence technologies while placing EU SMEs and start-ups at the heart of defence innovation.  More from @giorgio_gori & @TPicula www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/dea...Mostrar mais

Siamo tutti antifascisti! At the doors of the European Parliament today, MEPs and activists gathered to stand against the far right. We'll fight tooth and nail to defend a Europe of inclusivity and progress, with no return to our dark ethnonationalist past.

EU law is the bedrock of the rights, obligations and protections we enjoy as EU citizens. We will never accept attacks on the primacy of EU law and the authority of @EUCourtPress. Alarming that @EPInstitutional is today considering a report with this objective.

International law and the ICC authority should be respected. The US should immediately stop implementing their plan aiming at pressuring individuals, states, and international organizations. Jurisdiction should be free from political influence, and retaliatory measures against ot…Mostrar mais

The Horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive would help millions of Europeans who still face systemic discrimination based on age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Our message for today’s @EP_Justice hearing: after being blocked in the Council since 2008, it’s time for…Mostrar mais

Following our S&D proposal, today’s positive @EP_justice vote backs S&D priorities for upcoming EU Anti-Corruption Strategy: ✅Address & prevent paid side activities of MEPs ✅Common rules on political financing & combatting foreign interference ✅More resources for EPPO ✅Strong ci…Mostrar mais

Coordinators of pro-EU groups in the 🇪🇺Parliament Committee on Budgetary Control condemn attempts to downplay the serious misuse of EU taxpayer money by the Patriots for Europe Group. Outrageous that this is happening with the support of the European People's Party (EPP) Group…Mostrar mais

A shocking outcome from today's meeting of EU foreign ministers. Despite overwhelming evidence that Israel is violating international law, there is still no final decision to suspend the EU–Israel Association Agreement or ban trade with illegal settlements. EU support for Gaz…Mostrar mais

Today, the European Commission, alongside many EU countries and international partners, pledged a $1 billion initiative for Gaza's early recovery. This is welcome news, but commitments must now translate into urgent reconstruction on the ground. The devastating attacks by Israel…Mostrar mais

Today, about one in three adolescents report feeling stressed, sad or socially excluded because of social media. We need to support parents and caregivers against Big Tech and harmful business models. @alexagiussaliba @lauballarin @SchaldemoseMEP www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/pro...Mostrar mais

While Gaza lies in ruins and settler violence in the West Bank escalates, EU foreign ministers must stop looking away. Business as usual is not an option. Israel must be held accountable. The EU's own review found serious breaches of the human rights clause in the EU-Israel Ass…Mostrar mais

"We call on the Irish Presidency to place the social dimension at the heart of its agenda" @IratxeGarper Next week: Holding Israel to account for Gaza, supporting a simplification that helps workers and moving towards a cleaner energy system. More👇 www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...Mostrar mais

The humanitarian credibility of Europe will not be judged by its commitments, but by its results. The time to act is now! Listen to @lpajin's passionate plea in #EPlenary

We demand that the RSF and allied groups end the siege of El-Obeid, allow humanitarian access, and that all foreign actors, including the UAE, stop fuelling the war and respect the UN arms embargo. The EU must act now: enforce accountability, increase humanitarian aid, and sanct…Mostrar mais

Today, the European Parliament rejected the far-right’s attack on the digital euro - a historic project for consumers, small merchants, and 🇪🇺 financial sovereignty. The digital euro answers a simple question: Who should shape Europe’s financial future? And the answer is clear…Mostrar mais

Finally, the EPP has started tackling the far-right problem within its ranks. Today’s expulsion of MEP Grims, a close ally of Janša, is the right decision. This should not be the end, but the beginning of the EPP’s reckoning with right-wing extremism. We have sounded the alar…Mostrar mais

The Ebola outbreak shows just how essential global health preparedness is. We call for the EU & int. community to increase funding for the Ebola response. That means medical personnel deployment, equipment and testing capacity, and increased funding to protect people.

In an era of growing geopolitical uncertainty and rising protectionism, the Modernised Global Agreement (MGA) with Mexico demonstrates that the EU remains committed to openness and multilateralism. @jalloul_hana Javi López www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/eu-...Mostrar mais

❕ The reconstruction of Gaza cannot be separated from accountability for the destruction that made it necessary. S&D vice-President @Yannis_Maniatis has details: www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/gaz...

We want reconstruction in Gaza, with the UN playing an important role, and the Palestinians deciding. And 🇪🇺must be the leading force behind this. We cannot have others decide and us footing the bill. We need and ambitious, comprehensive strategy on the Middle East.

Gaza lies in ruins, settler violence in West Bank escalates. We demand a 🇪🇺 financial facility for Gaza reconstruction with Palestinian ownership. We call on foreign affairs ministers to hold 🇮🇱 accountable: suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement! www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/home.htmlMostrar mais

At last, environmental offences will be taken seriously: punishable by effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions. Today, the 🇪🇺Parliament also voted on prevention measures and international cooperation, in order to address environmental crimes. What's more, neighbouri…Mostrar mais

Nearly 4,000 lives have already been lost across Europe. Defending the Green Deal means defending lives. Defending renewable energy means defending Europe's freedom. And defending a Just Transition is, quite simply, defending Europeans, says @IratxeGarper www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/cli...Mostrar mais

Today’s extreme heat and tomorrow’s wildfires are the cost of political inaction. Scientists have warned us for years, yet conservatives allied with the far right have weakened climate action and delayed the measures needed to protect people. It’s time to act.

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We believe in Ukraine and in its future as a member of the European Union. Today the EP votes a report recognising Ukraine’s remarkable progress towards EU membership - despite Russia’s campaign of terror directed at civilians - and challenges ahead. www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...Mostrar mais

A home is a right. We travelled across Europe to meet people and hear about their struggles with the housing crisis. And they’re here in Strasbourg to share their stories. For all of them, we keep working to make sure that everyone has a decent home.

What kind of Europe are we building? When people who have done everything right can't afford a home. @IratxeGarper with a simple question to the new Irish presidency.

For the people of Serbia, a great deal is at stake as the European Parliament is set to adopt its annual report on Serbia tomorrow, negotiated by @TPicula . The EU must keep up the pressure and not give in to appeasement. Full article here 👇
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Ukraine and Moldova have made remarkable progress on their European path despite unprecedented challenges - Russia's brutal war against Ukraine and its hybrid attacks on both countries. Today, in the EP, we recognise these achievements by calling for the opening of the next acce…Mostrar mais

Cybersecurity in the age of AI means protecting our citizens from frontier AI-models that can hack into our essential digital infrastructure. Europe cannot be at the mercy of foreign governments & companies to keep us safe! Fundamental rights, human oversight, transparency & demo…Mostrar mais

The EPP keeps proving who's really setting its agenda: the far right. Today's attempt to turn the European Investment Bank from investments in third countries into a tool for anti-migration politics puts Europe's interests abroad at risk and betrays the values the EU stands for.…Mostrar mais

A home is a right, not a privilege! We secured a second extension of Parliament’s Housing Committee. Now the Irish Presidency must make affordable housing a top EU priority. @gabischoff @IratxeGarper www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/put...Mostrar mais

The EU-Mexico agreement reinforces a strategic partnership that promotes shared prosperity for all. Multilateralism is the EU compass, and strengthening alliances is essential for collaborating with partners who share our values and benefit people. Follow the debate here👇🏼…Mostrar mais

The Middle East crisis drove fertiliser costs up, pushing farmers to the brink & risking higher food prices for everyone. We welcome today’s vote on CAP advance payments. Farmers & consumers should not pay for a crisis they did not cause. Food affordability is not nego…Mostrar mais

We welcome today’s European Parliament decision requesting @APPF_EU to verify the ESN party's compliance with Art2 of the Treaty on European Union.   The EU is a community of values. EU political parties must uphold those values. No EU money for those that attack EU values.

Rising petrol costs are another warning of our dependence on fossil fuels. Electrification is key to Europe’s sovereignty, particularly in the car sector. In the negotiations on the automotive package, we will defend: ✊ an ambitious emission reduction goal for new cars ✊ the use…Mostrar mais

Ireland takes over the presidency of the EU Council! Workers’ rights, affordable and decent homes, gender equality and immediate EU anti-poverty action, that's the reality this presidency needs to address. Watch the EU Parliament debate: europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/home.htmlMostrar mais

At our initiative, this plenary will hold a debate on the reconstruction of Gaza and Israel’s responsibility under international law. The ongoing tragedy in Gaza goes hand in hand with the deteriorating situation in the West Bank. In 2026, the West Bank is already experiencing th…Mostrar mais

Climate denial has a cost, and Europeans are already paying the price. The record-breaking heatwaves across our continent are the consequence of years of ignoring science and delaying the green transition. Our answer is clear: more science, more public investment, and stronger cl…Mostrar mais

We welcome today's vote to extend the mandate of the European Parliament's Special Committee on the Housing Crisis. Europe now needs a dedicated budget to guarantee decent and affordable housing for all. We also need stronger action to regulate short-term rentals, so that homes r…Mostrar mais

Housing is a right, not a privilege! The housing crisis has become a social emergency across Europe. ❗️Around 45 million people are unable to pay their rent or mortgage on time ❗️Nearly seven in ten Europeans (69%) report difficulties paying their bills. The cost of living and ho…Mostrar mais

Live with President @IratxeGarper. Tune in to find out more about this week’s #Eplenary priorities in our press conference.

Tomorrow, after a decade of hard work, the European Parliament will confirm a landmark reform for more than 14 million Europeans who live, work, or retire across EU borders. From construction workers to carers, we are delivering stronger social rights.

A home is a right. We put housing on Europe’s radar. We secured: •⁠ ⁠The first-ever Commissioner for Housing and •⁠ ⁠A special European Parliament Housing Committee. We are delivering.