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Follow usWe’re committed to a strong dialogue based on mutual respect. We defend Europe’s citizens, workers and strategic autonomy with on our values. The relationship has to be more balanced to tackle the challenges ahead. S&D MEPs are in Washington for Transatlantic Week 2026.
52 years since Türkiye illegally invaded Cyprus. We don’t forget. We condemn the ongoing Turkish occupation of 37% of the Republic of Cyprus and reiterate our call to Türkiye to withdraw its troops and restore the rights and freedoms of all Cypriots. This concerns all of us
🚨Illegal goods have no place in our Single Market. The Commission’s €550M fine on AliExpress for allowing illegal products is great news. Consumer health & safety come before profit. The DSA ensures e-commerce platforms, regardless where they’re from, meet our safety standards.
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 Banking Competitiveness: Sound diagnosis of…
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. S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights…
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 Electrification must bring the bills down,…
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Follow usIt was a joyful World Cup, full of wonderful moments. Football - and other sports - are cornerstones of our societies, helping strengthen that sense of togetherness which we need now more than ever. Throughout the World Cup, we’ve felt joy and pain as watching our team play (with our apologies to…
Every year, between 4 and 9% of all textile products put on the European market are destroyed before they are ever used. This means between 264,000 and 594,000 tonnes of textiles are destroyed each year. But starting today, this is coming to an end. Thanks to our push, we ensured that this…
Nelson Mandela had a dream of a free society. And to make that dream come true, he built policies and institutions. That’s our lesson for today: progress is a dream thatneeds our work. Bold ideas only matter when they’re backed by the courage to legislate, include and rebuild. This #MandelaDay,…
There’s something almost magical about falling asleep in one city and opening your eyes in another. Night trains are making a comeback. But for them to actually replace short-haul flights, we need serious investment — more routes and ticket prices that don’t rival a plane fare. Sustainable travel…
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 other nations are…
Nearly 30% of Europeans can’t afford to go away from their homes for even one week a year for a holiday, Eurostat data shows. Holidays are a social right. Back in 1936, French socialist Prime Minister Léon Blum acknowledged this by introducing the _congés payés _ allowing workers to take their…
Today, 1 in 3 teenagers say social media makes them feel stressed, sad or excluded. Hypers*xualised and violent content, cyberbullying, exposure to content on sui*ide. That’s the the daily reality for too many children online. That’s why we welcome today’s report by the special panel on child…
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Follow usWe’re committed to a strong dialogue based on mutual respect. We defend Europe’s citizens, workers and strategic autonomy with on our values. The relationship has to be more balanced to tackle the challenges ahead. S&D MEPs are in Washington for Transatlantic Week 2026.
52 years since Türkiye illegally invaded Cyprus. We don’t forget. We condemn the ongoing Turkish occupation of 37% of the Republic of Cyprus and reiterate our call to Türkiye to withdraw its troops and restore the rights and freedoms of all Cypriots.
🚨Illegal goods have no place in our Single Market. Commission’s €550M fine on AliExpress for allowing illegal products is great news. Consumer health & safety come before profit.The DSA ensures e-commerce platforms, regardless where they’re from, meet our safety standards. @cschaldemose.bsky.social
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. www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/ban...
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-...