Socialists & Democrats

Journalism is under threat. On this World Press Freedom Day, we stand with those putting their lives on the line to provide us with truthful reporting. In Palestine, 230 journalists have been killed by Israel in the past year and a half, according to the Watson Institute for International and…

The people of Romania deserve a country that moves forward - proud, strong and anchored at the heart of Europe. A Romania that invests in its people, protects their rights and believes in solidarity, not isolation. A Romania that belongs to the EU! This Sunday, 4th May, the first round of…

It’s still Labour Day for us :) Meet Ludovic Franceschet, a proud garbage collector from Paris and one of the many essential workers who keep our cities running. Through social media, Ludovic has become an influential voice—raising awareness about the vital role of essential workers, and with one…

Happy Labour Day! Workers’ rights have always been, and will always be, our priority. So today we're spotlighting the voices of workers who fight every day for dignity, respect, and decent working conditions. Meet Jérôme Pimot, a former delivery rider in Paris. After two years in the gig economy,…

Happy Labour Day! The minimum wage, paid holidays, a limit on working time - these were all won, not without a fight. So now we’re fighting for workers’ rights in our modern age. Whether you’re joining a march or taking a well-deserved break, enjoy this day, rest up, and keep fighting for…

EU Enlargement Is Europe’s Peace Project — Let’s Unite Our Continent In today’s turbulent world - with Russia’s war against Ukraine, Trump’s confrontational politics, and rising extremism - the need to strengthen our unity has never been clearer. The Socialists & Democrats have always championed…

The EPP is meeting in Valencia to decide the party’s future direction. Will they follow Manfred Weber’s pro-EU claims from Brussels or side with the far right, as they do in the Valencian government? Europeans are waiting for their answer.