It is high time to pass from words to deeds. The upcoming COP25, the new European Commission, the EU member states, and the governments of all African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries can no longer turn a blind eye to the urgent need to immediately put into practice concrete and decisive common actions to tackle… read more →
The 18th – 21st November marks EU Fire Safety Week, a collaboration between the European Fire Safety Alliance, the EU Fire Officers’ Association, the Modern Building Alliance and hosted by Theresa Griffin, Labour MEP for the North West of England. The first day saw the launch of a new photography… read more →
The S&D Group today welcomed the adoption of Vietnam’s reformed labour code following a vote in the National Assembly in Hanoi. Ahead of the European Parliament’s ratification of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the EU, the labour reforms send S&D MEPs a positive signal that Vietnam is… read more →
Today Socialists and Democrats discussed the overall outcome of the parliamentary hearings of all the Commissioners-designate. The upcoming executive vice-president of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans, also attended this meeting and highlighted all the achievements of the S&D Group during the negotiations with the Commission president-elect Ursula von der Leyen,… read more →
Three weeks of conciliation came to an end late last night, as our S&D members, together with representatives of the Commission and Council reached an agreement on the EU’s budget for next year. The S&D Group managed to top the Council’s proposal by €1.9 billion, the majority of which will be… read more →
The international scenario is rapidly changing. Following the regrettable disengagement policy put forward by the US President, Donald Trump, the call on Europe to play a greater progressive role is worldwide, and growing louder. The 38th Joint Parliamentary Assembly of the EU and the African-Caribbean-Pacific countries is being held from… read more →
New EU laws on VAT collection will give authorities the tools to go after the €5 billion (£4.3bn) lost to public services through VAT fraud, Labour MEPs said as the European Parliament gave the green light to the measures today. The legislation is part of a wider EU action plan… read more →
Following today’s hearing with the members of the foreign affairs committee, the Socialists and Democrats decided to request further information from Olivér Várhelyi, commissioner-designate for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, before approving his appointment. He will have until Monday noon to answer additional questions. Tonino Picula, S&D coordinator in the committee on… read more →
Today in plenary, members of the European Parliament have confirmed that they stand in solidarity with the 400 people in Wallonia who have lost their jobs after being made redundant by Carrefour Belgium. These people should receive support from the EU budget, despite the rejection by the EU Council. Furthermore,… read more →
The S&D Group in the European Parliament insists on treating people with dignity when they arrive in Europe seeking asylum, and urges Greek and European authorities to show humane leadership in resolving the desperate and deplorable conditions for asylum seekers trapped on Greek islands. Over 12,500 people are still living… read more →