Socialists & Democrats

We must do more instead of less, to ensure Ukraine has what it needs to defend itself & to give Ukraine the strongest possible position on the battlefield and at any negotiation table. Nothing about 🇺🇦 without 🇺🇦. Peace must be fair, just and lasting! @thijsreuten today ⤵️

In July, von der Leyen won the majority with the support of the pro-European and democratic forces - EPP, S&D, Renew and the Greens. She achieved this majority thanks to her commitment to a progressive agenda, a fair transition, a green deal, competitiveness and social rights.…

We have negotiated a written agreement of cooperation between the three pro-European, democratic forces in the European Parliament. ⚠️We trust that it will be respected by all the signatory forces, because it is the only way to move forward and face current challenges!…

After the hearings of candidates, this Wednesday we will vote for the future 🇪🇺commission. After weeks of scrutiny and negotiations, we have acted responsibly for the stability of the EU, which was in danger. We have unblocked a situation that could have put us in a deadlock.

News from Romania's 1st round of presidential elections are worrying! I hope the results of the 2nd round will lead to a change in current forecasts. I am sure that this should ring an alarm bell for all pro-European forces. @IratxeGarper

Violence against women is a plague that must be eradicated! @IratxeGarper starts her #EPlenary presser with a warning that there are far right forces in the world, in Europe, who are trying to hide this. “They are trying to push women in to the darkest corners of history. We will…

LIVE from Strasbourg, S&D President @IratxeGarper outlines our priorities for this plenary session S&D Group