S&D Group president Gianni Pittella today is urging president Juncker to tighten up the rules of conduct for members of the Commission following Neelie Kroes being named...
Quote of the week “Apple tricked us! But the EU is hitting back. Even last week's 'sabre-rattling' by the US authorities could not change this. The fight against tax...
S&D Euro MPs today congratulated the European Commission for taking a tough stance against tax benefits granted in Ireland to the American company Apple, at the expense...
Quote of the week “We are at a turning point because for the first time Europe is realising the necessity of putting Africa at the heart of EU strategy, both in the short...
▶ Tue, 7 - Towards a migration compact gianni.pittella@europarl.europa.eu + 33 3 88 17 5159 For the S&D Group EU Migration policy whether it concerns EU internal measures...
Today, thanks to pressure from the Socialists and democrats Group, the political leaders in the European Parliament agreed on a mandate to set up an inquiry committee on...
Quote of the week “I stand for a Britain that is outward looking, engaging with Europe and with the world. A Europe free from fascism. Globalisation has made us...
Quote of the week Thanks to us Socialists & Democrats, a new understanding of reforms is gaining ground: we need modern public administration, good education, investment...
The European Parliament today backed an EU law which will increase transparency in order to fight aggressive tax planning by big multinationals in Europe. Companies with...
Tue, 10 - Review of the assistance programme for Greece (Gianni Pittella) gianni.pittella@europarl.europa.eu + 33 3 88 17 51 59 I cannot believe that in the middle of the...