Expanding Israel’s military campaign in Gaza will endanger the lives of Israeli hostages, bring more death and suffering to Palestinians, and push peace further out of reach. The Socialists and Democrats condemn Prime Minister Netanyahu’s escalation of the war and reiterate calls for urgent EU action to end the bloodshed.Yannis Maniatis, S&D vice-president, said:“More death and destruction – that is what this horrific decision means. Countless people, both Israelis and Palestinians, are going to be killed because of Netanyahu’s senseless strategy, which goes against…
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The violent assault on Serbian MP Peđa Mitrović, beaten with iron batons by Vucic-aligned forces and left with head injuries, is unacceptable. Crackdowns on peaceful protestors and political repression have no place in a democracy.
We condemn Netanyahu’s escalation of the war & reiterate calls for urgent EU action. Expanding Israel’s military campaign in Gaza will endanger the lives of Israeli hostages & bring more death and suffering to Palestinians. @ymaniatis.bsky.social @nachosamor.bsky.social
The lopsided trade deal between the EU and US undermines Europe’s long-term interests. It’s just not worth swallowing the bitter pill. We need clearer benefits for European industry. Press release with @kvanbrempt.bsky.social and Brando Benifei www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...
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