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Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare, Oliver Várhelyi, did not convince us in his first hearing. He seemed too business-focused, lacked commitment to animal welfare, and fell short on women’s health and reproductive rights. We seek clarifications through…
Hearing with Andrius Kubilius | We’ve decided to support Commissioner-designate Kubilius for the portfolio of Defence and Space. Our VP @Yannis_Maniatis ⬇️
Hearing with Olivér Várhelyi | S&D VP @clergeau asks the Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare to clearly commit to defending sexual reproductive rights across the EU - including the right to abortion, and to fighting discrimination against transgender people.
Hearing with Costas Kadis | We found a path and some commonalities to work together to improve fisher‘s lifes and the prosperity of coastal communities. @AFRodrigues on our approval of Commssioner-designate Kadis ⬇️
Hearing with Andrius Kubilius | Commissioner-designate for Defence and Space. The key challenge for the EU defense industry is a lack of financing. How do you intend to raise the necessary funds to increase investments in the sector? @svenmikser asks
Hearing with Hadja Lahbib | Our Group has decided to support the Commissioner-designate for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality, says S&D VP @fritzon_h. We would have preferred a dedicated Commissioner for Equality, but we are confident Mrs Lahbib can deliver on our…
Hearing with Josef Síkela | Our Group has decided to support him as Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships. @UdoBullmann explains this evening’s conclusion ⬇️
It's a dark day, as results of the US Presidential elections rolled in. Instead of a qualified, experienced woman, the US' highest office will seat a convicted felon with a dangerous agenda.� We know Donald Trump's project: a shift towards authoritarianism, xenophobia and a lack of opportunities. …
Strong performance from Glenn Micallef, commissioner-designate for the portfolio of Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, in his hearing in the European Parliament.
⚠️ an important message to our friends across the ocean. Don’t take democracy for granted! Don’t take women’s rights for granted! Don’t take your liberties for granted! for it all could change in the blink of an eye. This is why your vote matters so much. Because Donald Trump embodies everything…
Are they fit for the job? Tomorrow will be the start of an intense period of confirmation hearings for the 26 Commissioner candidates. Each candidate will have 3 hours to answer questions and convince the Members of the European Parliament that they have what it takes to manage the portfolios…
It’s official: Alexander Lukashenka will run for a 7th presidential term on 25 January next year. The Belarusian dictator - who has ruled the country with an iron fist for 30 years now - is planning to extend the ordeal for another five years. Needless to say, this election will neither be free…
There's so much we can achieve "when we are united, ambitious and follow our beliefs." Meet Alex Agius Saliba, father, activist and Vice President of the S&D Group. Get to know him in this Red at Heart ♥️
The prospect of Donald Trump sitting again in the oval office is scary. And knowing he could be advised by the likes of Elon Musk makes it even more horrifying, especially for minorities, women, LGBTI people, or for Ukrainians relying on NATO support. Another Trump administration would not oppose…