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Today, we face massive social and economic issues that only appear to be getting worse.
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Follow us(opens in a new tab)How did China get its head start in e-commerce? What can be done to better protect 🇪🇺 consumers? How do digital trade & logistics innovations shape consumer access and choice? @SchaldemoseMEP and @PJouvet are on a mission to answer these questions. S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights…
There can be no compromise between the protection of children online from sexual abuse and the e-privacy of citizens. Any claims suggesting that one must come at the expense of the other are misleading and made in bad faith. No trade-off for S&Ds: Safeguarding children’s…
✅ APPROVED - The 🇪🇺 Parliament approved today the first ever EU Directive on fighting corruption. This is a breakthrough and a victory for European citizens and the rule of law. The Directive sets out common, ambitious rules to prevent, detect and sanction corruption crimes.
Today, we voted in favour of a strong EP mandate for trilogue negotiations on the EU–US tariff deal, addressing the significant shortcomings of the unbalanced Turnberry deal. This is not a green light for the final agreement. @berndlange @brandobenifei EU–US trade: Green light for negotiations, but no…
Big win for our water! Under our lead, the EU Parliament just passed a law to slash pollution in rivers, lakes, and groundwater. Water quality is just as vital as quantity. By setting stricter standards, we’re protecting our ecosystems and securing cleaner drinking water for
“Europe cannot be held hostage by external autocrats or internal accomplices. This union was not born to bow to the powerful. If we stop defending our principles, we become less of what we claim to be.” All politicians should be this clear! 👏 @IratxeGarper
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Follow us(opens in a new tab)30 May is the day to choose the direction you want for Malta. A stronger economy, cleaner communities, better opportunities and a future that leaves nobody behind starts with everyone showing up. Together, let’s build a bright future for Malta! Go vote! #malta
We’re kind of cooked. This heatwave, in May, should not be happening. It is not just an environmental issue, but a phenomenon that claims lives across Europe. And still the right wing ignore climate change. We support climate adaptation policies to help us deal with the new reality. A good…
The internet is going crazy for … checks notes … the Vatican’s latest release. Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas is about our new times, criticising the increasing concentration of power amongst a few tech overlords and the risk to humanity from the rapid rise of AI. “Technology is never neutral…
Led by students, the second-largest protest in Serbia since 2000 has taken place. People across Serbia are demanding new elections and an end to corruption after the Novi Sad train station collapse, which killed 16 people. We stand with them for a democratic Serbia in the EU 🇪🇺 #srbija #serbia …
Manfred Weber, the leader of the EPP, claims that the fight against the extremists to his right is his “main battle.” But he’s not fighting the good fight. After an embarrassing leak of a Whatsapp chat where the EPP coordinated with the AfD on deportation policy, came more news. An EPP MEP…
My body, my choice, dears, is not that difficult! Across Europe, millions of women still face barriers to healthcare, bodily autonomy, and reproductive freedom. And while the right and far right keep trying to control our lives and restrict our choices, millions of citizens are standing up…
On Meta, some progressive pages have seen their content removed or shadow banned, then their profiles deleted. NGOs, queer spaces, news outlets, as well as pro-Palestinian, feminist, and sexual wellness accounts - the list of banned profiles is growing every day. This often means entire…
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Follow us(opens in a new tab)Our progressive agenda for next week: 🗳️committee vote on the EU–US tariffs deal negotiated by @berndlange.bsky.social 🇪🇺 the Tech Sovereignty Package www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...
The EU is here to protect its citizens. This time, consumers from unsafe products from Temu. More fines should follow to show zero tolerance to companies who do not respect the DSA. www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/20...
Good news that enlargement is back on EU leaders’ minds. In response to Chancellor Merz’s letter, here’s our vision, guided by four key principles, including equal treatment for all candidate countries. Do Europe’s leaders have the political courage to deliver? @kvanbrempt.bsky.social
News from Slovenia should set off alarm bells. We’ve seen the modus operandi of Janez Janša: * a steady shift to the far right, * the erosion of democracy and justice, * attacks on journalists, women, civil society, trade unions, and * open disregard for EU institutions, including this Parliament.
Time to look ahead at what's on next week's progressive agenda: 🇪🇺 @sabrinarepp.bsky.social and European Youth Capitals 🌍save the date for the 2026 S&D Africa Days! 🌹nominations ongoing for the @solidar-eu.bsky.social Silver Rose Awards and more www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...