As the European Commission is set to unveil its long-awaited European Ocean Pact this Thursday - ahead of the U.N. Oceans Conference taking place in Nice (France) on 9-13 June - the S&D Group is urging the European Union to rise to the moment. The time for vague commitments and soft policies is over. What Europe needs now is a bold, binding, and ambitious plan to confront the accelerating environmental, geopolitical, and social threats facing our oceans and coastal communities.For the S&Ds, the Ocean Pact represents a historic opportunity—but only if it comes with a concrete…
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In the most decisive moment for EU-US relations, we're in Washington D.C., building progressive bridges. This week, @IratxeGarper @kvanbrempt @Yannis_Maniatis and @brandobenifei will meet with US representatives, experts, students and civil society. Strengthening EU-US ties in
As the European Commission unveils its Ocean Pact this Thursday, the S&D Group calls for bold, binding action, not vague promises. It's time for a real plan to protect our oceans, boost sovereignty, and support coastal communities and fishers. @clergeau S&Ds: The European Ocean Pact must be a turning…
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Spying on journalists doing their job is scandalous. It is a serious threat to media freedom and Rule of Law. Today in Rome, we are hearing directly from journalists and civil society targeted in the Paragon spyware scandal. The EU must guarantee their rights and freedoms.
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EU-Latin America relations are an opportunity to boost multilateralism. In Eurolat with @leirepajin.bsky.social, we'll defend: · The protection of the environment & the rights of nature · The reinforcement of development cooperation after USAID cuts 1/2
As the European Commission unveils its Ocean Pact this Thursday, the S&D Group calls for bold, binding action, not vague promises. It's time for a real plan to protect our oceans, boost sovereignty, and support coastal communities and fishers. @christopheclergeau.bsky.social
Simplification must not be used as a smokescreen for dismantling human rights and detroying the environment. Today we launch a consultation with field experts on the due diligence and sustainability reporting directives. Let's make EU laws work for all! www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/omn...
Spying on journalists doing their job is scandalous. It is a serious threat to media freedom and Rule of Law. Today in Rome, we are hearing directly from journalists and civil society targeted in the Paragon spyware scandal. The EU must guarantee their rights and freedoms.
Next week, our president @iratxegarper.bsky.social is leading a high-level delegation to Washington DC to strengthen transatlantic progressive ties. More on our activities in the S&D Times, available here ⤵️ www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...