Gianni Pittella, president of the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament, stated: "Alenka Bratušek was rejected simply because she performed very badly...
After days of very tough negotiations, finally the S&D Group reached a turning point. Frans Timmermans, first vice-president of the Commission, will also have the...
Today, representatives from progressive parties in Europe and Asia gathered to discuss common challenges ahead of the ASEM Summit (the Asia-Europe Meeting) taking place...
Yesterday Socialists and Democrats asked for the postponement of the vote on commissioner-designate Miguel Arias Cañete ahead of a meeting between the spokespersons of...
Today Carlos Moedas, Portuguese commissioner-designate for research, science and innovation, laid down his plan for action in the EP hearing in Brussels. Commenting on...
Over the next five years the Commission will have to deal with complex legislation and international agreements which may endanger European health and food standards. In...
Maltese Commissioner-designate Karmenu Vella gave a convincing performance at a European Parliament hearing today in Brussels. The S&D Group is confident that Mr Vella, a...
The current list of sectors to be protected from unfair competition in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) will expire by the end of the year and a new list must be in...
After the big words and beautiful speeches at the UN General Assembly debate on climate yesterday, Socialists and Democrats now call for committed action to prepare the...
Following an emergency debate with the European Commission and European Council, S&D MEPs voted for a strong resolution calling for an EU emergency plan to fight the...