Socialists & Democrats

✊Age verification should be done in a privacy conserving way, with zero-knowledge protocols and third-party verification. ✊Protect the data and anonymity of Europeans online. For children and adults! WE set the rules on what is acceptable conduct, not businesses themselves!

Too many families mourn the loss of a child due to toxic digital products. 🚨 90% of Europeans want us to regulate social media for children. It shows how bad things are and that legislation is overdue. @alexagiussaliba live in #Eplenary - Home | Plenary | European Parliament

With the adoption of MEP Estelle Ceuleman’s report today on psychosocial risks, stress and mental health at work, the European Commission has the opportunity to tackle work-related: 🚫burnout 🚫harassment 🚫stress and anxiety 🚫occupational illness

As the 🇪🇺Commission presents its pre-enlargement policy reviews, an S&D delegation will travel to Chișinău to discuss Moldova’s path towards EU membership and reaffirm the Group’s relentless support for its European future. @kvanbrempt @svenmikser S&Ds in Chișinău: “Moldova does its part. We do…

A win for Europe’s industry and Ukraine’s security! Thanks to S&D leadership, a vital new defence innovation programme is adopted. With AGILE, the EU is: •⁠ ⁠Supporting Ukraine with fast-tracked products •⁠ ⁠Reducing Europe’s strategic dependencies •⁠ ⁠Maintaining

A home is a right, not a financial asset. The Affordable Housing Act is an important step. The S&D will keep pushing for stronger tenant protections, an end to arbitrary evictions, action against housing speculation, and investment in affordable, sustainable homes for all. The

October 7 marks three years since Hamas's brutal terrorist attack against Israel. We will always defend Israel's right to fight terrorism. But this does not mean having the right to commit war crimes. Europe cannot simply express concern. We need action: suspend the

It‘s your Birthday, President Putin. 🎂 Another year older. Still waiting for the wisdom. Our birthday wishes? 🕊️ A ceasefire - and an end to a war that has left Russia poorer, more isolated and less secure. 🗳️ Stop meddling in other countries’ elections. 🤝 Choose your friends more wisely…

We cannot do more with less. Wars are driving up energy prices. Climate change is destroying farmers’ crops. Families can no longer afford a home. We want a Europe that invests in hospitals, infrastructure, jobs and affordable housing. Talking about prosperity while an entire generation cannot…

🏠 A home is a right, not a privilege. On International Tenants’ Day, we stand with millions of tenants across Europe facing rising rents, insecure contracts and the fear of being priced out of their own neighbourhoods. The housing crisis is a social emergency. Citizens are calling on public…

Look at the satellite images. THEN tell us this is not a catastrophe of historic proportions. Neighbourhoods, hospitals, schools and farmland - erased. Over 70,000 people - killed. Aid - turned into a weapon, with food and medicine blocked while families starve. Civilians – targeted. Again and…

Because changing Europe for the better is a team effort. 🤝 Want to work on real EU policies, gain hands-on experience, and get paid for it? The S&D Group is looking for new trainees! 🔗 Check our website for details and apply by 22 October.

Being “neutral” or “not political”, is a political choice itself. Politics is about defending human rights, protecting democracy, standing up for the vulnerable and fighting for a fairer future. Being able to look away is a privilege. Because while some can choose not to care, others don’t get to…

Justice cannot wait while the world’s worst oppressors and war criminals roam freely with impunity. We owe justice to the victims. We owe it to our own humanity. For more than two decades, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has stood against genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity —…

As the 🇪🇺Commission presents its pre-enlargement policy reviews, an S&D delegation will travel to Chișinău to discuss Moldova’s path towards EU membership and reaffirm the Group’s relentless support for its European future. @kvanbrempt.bsky.social www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...

✊Those who earn more, should contribute. The solutions are here. And they don't burden the citizens more!

Talking about the next 🇪🇺Budget, @iratxegarper.bsky.social is clear: "Europe cannot do more with less!" The only realistic way to avoid deeper cuts to the EU budget is already on the table: new genuine own resources that provide the Union with a fair and sustainable source of revenue.

✊We call for a social energy bonus, financed through the windfall profits of energy companies, to help families cope with the affordability crisis

Let's be clear: ✊No one should ever have to choose between paying their energy bill and putting food on the table. ✊We support a strong Social Climate Fund to help those facing high transport and energy costs @iratxegarper.bsky.social

The cost-of-living crisis goes far beyond housing. 🪫energy 🍲food 🚍transport The crises of recent years have exposed how vulnerable our economic model is. Europe must strengthen its energy independence, accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and ensure that no one is left behind!

Our priorities are clear: ✊Homes are for living, not for speculation ✊We need stronger protection for tenants' rights ✊And effective regulation of short-term rentals. @iratxegarper.bsky.social