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European Parliament can no longer ignore Ethics Body question

It is time to put the Ethics Body at the heart of EU efforts to reinforce citizens’ trust in politics – this is the message from the Socialists and Democrats ahead of a...

Conservative attacks on NGOs are threat to democracy

Today, the European People’s Party and the far right are raising objections to the multiannual financing of the LIFE programme in the European Parliament’s committee on...

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S&Ds on EU Steel and Metals Action Plan: decarbonisation must drive competitiveness

Today, the European Commission presented its long awaited Steel and Metals Action Plan – the EU Commission’s plan to ensure the future of the European steel industry. The...

S&Ds condemn the detention of Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu

The detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, and dozens of others, marks yet another blatant assault on democracy in Türkiye. Following the recent arrests of...

S&Ds: true security means more EU action and protection from military and social threats alike

Today, the European Commission will present the White Paper on the Future of European Defence. In light of this, the S&Ds call for a true common European defence, with...

S&Ds gear up for battle to secure fair pay and full rights for all trainees

Today, the European Parliament kicks off negotiations on key European legislation aimed at improving working conditions of trainees. The Socialists and Democrats, who...

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Europe’s industry must protect and engage workers, urge S&Ds

With major restructuring happening across Europe, the European Parliament is sending a clear message to both workers and employers: We stand for an industrial strategy...

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S&Ds: In a world increasingly divided, EU-South Africa Summit represents an opportunity to boost multilateralism

Good news for multilateralism! After six years of discussions on hold, European and South African leaders will meet on 13 March, for the eighth EU-South Africa summit *...

S&Ds secure joint call for EU investment in a social, sustainable and safe Europe

In the face of monumental geopolitical shifts, we have to make the European Union stronger through the enhanced economic governance that upholds the commitment to social...

S&Ds: 2035 has to remain the last year when new vehicles with internal combustion engines are produced in the EU

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament call on the European Commission to be extremely cautious with any changes to EU legislation on the automotive...