Open Day - Europe Day, 4 May 2024 - European Parliament in Brussels
S&D President @IratxeGarper outlines our priorities for this very last plenary session of the mandate ⬇️ S&D Group
Adopted! Today, thanks to the leadership of @jdalbuquerque, the European Parliament adopted stricter rules to minimise plastic pellet losses & reduce pollution. The new rules enforce preventive measures for economic operators and carriers handling plastic pellets. Time to…
Whether at home, at work, offline or online, women are victims of violence. A global pandemic! The best way to help & protect them is with strong legal tools. The 🇪🇺Directive to combat violence against women is a first step! Hear us! 🔴Home | Plenary | European Parliament
➕555 ➖6 The law to ban products made with forced labour is one of the biggest achievements of this legislature. A victory for our political family. It was just voted by overwhelming 🇪🇺Parliament majority. Congratulations @LeitaoMarquesEP @rglucks1 👏 EU to ban products made with forced labour - a…
There are currently over 35 million illegal weapons in circulation in Europe! For the first time, we will not only have EU harmonised rules to better trace imports, but also strong rules on transparency for exports of civilian firearms. @berndlange ➡️Milestone reached in the fight against illegal…
Today’s vote is a success for the socialist family, who has always been by the side of SMEs. We have successfully ensured that invoices are settled within a fixed timeframe, significantly impacting SMEs’ growth and alleviate stress levels for entrepreneurs. @tsvetypenkova
Today, the 🇪🇺 Parliament votes on new rules that promote consumers’ right to repair. As leading negotiators, we have shown our commitment to extending consumers’ rights whilst protecting the environment. 👏👏 @repasi ‘Right to repair’: S&Ds extend consumers’ rights…
Surprise, surprise! Last night, the centre-right EPP teamed up again with the right-right to vote against new rules to increase transparency and accountability in European institutions. Thankfully, we managed to lead a progressive majority during the final vote in the parliamentary committee. …
Plot twist: they are, but the packaging lobby tried to convince us bananas needed an extra layer. We fought back against their unsustainable opposition, and secured a majority in the European Parliament and in the EU Council to support a crucial reform on packaging waste. Packaging waste in the…
Europeans don’t want products made in sweatshops or by forced labour in our shops. For a long time companies have freely sold goods on the European market with hugely unethical supply chains around the world. But this mandate, we’ve had two huge wins - the Due Diligence Directive and the Forced…
Do you remember your first time? 🗳 For 21 million young Europeans, the upcoming EU elections on 6-9 June will be their very first democratic ballot. Just like that first beer, or first kiss, casting your first vote is not a mere thing. It’s a milestone moment in the life of any citizen who…
Finally! After a decade of calls and efforts, next week, the European Parliament will vote on the EU’s first-ever law to combat violence against women. It’s the first time that the European Union will have the legal tools to combat gender-based cyber violence, like cyberstalking and cyber-flashing…
What about you? What do you care most about? This 6-9 June, don’t let others decide what’s important for you. The European election is your chance to help shape the future of the European Union. It’s your vote. Use it! #Useyourvote
