Het is tijd om een duidelijk signaal af te geven dat het Europees Parlement de rechten van de burgers verdedigt - dit is de boodschap van de Socialisten en Democraten vandaag voorafgaand aan de plenaire stemming over het Rechtsstaatverslag 2024.In een tijd waarin fundamentele rechten in heel Europa worden aangevochten, bereiden fracties van de EPP tot extreem rechts zich voor om de stemming te gebruiken om belangrijke elementen uit de tekst te schrappen. Het verslag is het antwoord van het Parlement op het rechtsstaatverslag 2024 van de Europese Commissie.Effectieve S&D-onderhandelingen…
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We firmly condemn political violence in Colombia with the assassination attempt on Senator Miguel Uribe. This is a warning of rising threats to democracy worldwide. The EU must ensure political & economic support to Colombia’s ongoing peace efforts through democratic means.
How long will President @vonderleyen continue to look the other way in the face of a government that has turned the violation of international law into doctrine? S&D President @IratxeGarper demands bold EU action to help stop the bloodshed in Gaza
In the face of the dangerous escalation between Israel and Iran, the EU cannot simply watch from the sidelines. Our diplomacy must act urgently to stop the spiral of attacks and avoid a devastating regional conflict. @IratxeGarper
If PM Netanyahu sets foot on EU soil, he must be arrested, as international law demands. This is a question of justice and humanity. The people of Israel are not Netanyahu's genocidal government. They want the release of hostages and the end of the extermination. @IratxeGarper
How much more suffering must Gaza endure before the EU Commission takes action? @IratxeGarper asks. EU's trade agreement with Israel must be suspended immediately. We demand an embargo on arms export, and targeted sanctions against all those supporting the illegal occupation.
Tonight in plenary, S&D President @IratxeGarper will call for the immediate suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement in response to the cruelty and abuse by the Netanyahu government in Gaza. Iratxe García calls for immediate suspension of…
We welcome pre-filled forms for cancelled flights — but delays still need fixing. If your flight's delayed, you should automatically get paid! No forms. No hassle. Otherwise, airlines must explain why not; passengers shouldn't beg for what they're owed. ✈️ @johandanielsson
How much more suffering must Gaza endure before the EU takes action? The trade agreement with Israel must be suspended immediately. We demand an embargo on all arms exports, as well as targeted sanctions against Netanyahu’s genocidal government and all those responsible for the illegal occupation…
No place for wannabe kings. Donald Trump abuses his presidential powers to rob people of their rights and freedoms – only to serve his megalomaniac greed. Under his rule, the “world’s biggest democracy” is drifting towards an authoritarian regime where immigrants are unlawfully deported, where…
100,000 people say stop the bloodshed. Red Line in Brussels for a Free Palestine. NGOs, cultural centres and thousands of citizens gathered for a 100k march to condemn Netanyahu’s horror in Gaza. We stand with them. All the red lines have been crossed. The EU must stop talking and act: suspend…
100,000 people say stop the bloodshed. Red Line in Brussels for a Free Palestine. NGOs, cultural centres and thousands of citizens gathered for a 100k march to condemn Netanyahu’s horror in Gaza. We stand with them. All the red lines have been crossed. The EU must stop talking and act: suspend…
Here’s to 40 years of freedom and true European spirit! On 14 June 1985, in the little town of Schengen (LU), the governments of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, (West) Germany and the Netherlands agreed to gradually lift borders controls. Little did they know at the time that this agreement would…
You guessed right, it wasssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss @thomasbajada. If you're in Strasbourg tomorrow, come to Le Petit Tigre bar at 18:00 for an open chat between MEPs and young people from across Europe. #EYE2025
Some inspiring days in Portugal with the @TheProgressives family! ✊🌹 Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Spain and Portugal’s accession to the European Union, we marked this milestone by looking ahead—through meetings, grassroots visits, and meaningful exchanges. 🗣️ One key topic: the housing…
Next week, we’ll be in Budapest defending LGBTI rights, equality & democracy. PM Orbán’s Pride ban is a breach of the EU law - the EU Commission must act to reverse it, and stand up for the rights of Hungarian citizens. Follow the debate we requested: www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...
Recovery & Resilience Facility - where we stand: ✅18-month extension for mature projects ✅unfinished projects keep getting money ✅stronger role of local/regional authorities
As the EU Parliament prepares to vote on the 2024 Rule of Law Report, we call for a strong stand for citizens’ rights. Conservatives aim to weaken it. Today’s vote will show where we stand, we defend citizens’ rights! www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/rul...
The EU faces its largest security threat in decades. With Russia as main risk, our infrastructure and democracy are already targeted. At the NATO summit, allies must commit to more investment in defense and social cohesion.Our strength depends on a stable, effective democracy. @ymaniatis.bsky.social
We firmly condemn political violence in Colombia with the assassination attempt on Senator Miguel Uribe. This is a warning of rising threats to democracy worldwide. The EU must ensure political & economic support to Colombia’s ongoing peace efforts through democratic means. @leirepajin.bsky.social