I join Udo Bullmann, leader of the Socialist group in the European Parliament, today in congratulating the leader of the social democrats in Finland Antti Rinne for his victory in the general elections. Udo Bullmann stated: “After 20 years in opposition, the social democrats in Finland have won the elections… read more →
The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament together with the PES Group in the Committee of the Regions are launching a new initiative aimed at creating a network of progressive cities and regions promoting sustainable development and a just transition for all. A press conference will be hosted on… read more →
The European Parliament today voted in favour of reciprocal visa-free access for EU and UK nationals following Brexit. The legislation will apply from the day following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. From that date, UK nationals who are British citizens will not be required to get a visa… read more →
With the European Parliament’s final vote today, new rules for work-life balance in Europe can finally become a reality: Ten paternity days for fathers, four months for each parent parental leave from which two months are not transferable which therefore ensures that both partners can spend time with their child,… read more →
After two years of unsuccessful negotiations for the EU’s ratification of the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, the S&D Group pushed today in the European Parliament’s plenary for a resolution seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice. Christine Revault d’Allonnes-Bonnefoy, S&D negotiator… read more →
The European Parliament last week backed a cross-party deal on the so-called Mobility Package, which includes new rules on posting of drivers; working and resting time, and cabotage.* Ismail Ertug, author of the parliamentary report on cabotage and the S&D spokesperson on transport, said: “Our aim is to improve the… read more →
The European Parliament today restated its strong opposition to the extension of temporary borders within the Schengen passport free zone. MEPs backed a report that makes clear that temporary current border controls that were reintroduced by six countries during the refugee crisis are no longer justified and should be removed… read more →
Today the European Parliament backed a deal reached with the EU Council to improve the existing Natural Gas Directive. Socialists and Democrats welcome the new common rules for the internal market because it will bring more transparency and security to the supply. This is part of the EU’s efforts to… read more →
The European Parliament today approved an agreement that will significantly strengthen the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. S&D Group MEP, Péter Niedermüller who negotiated the new rules on behalf of the Parliament said: “Ensuring that the EU’s external borders are managed effectively is a priority for our Group. The… read more →
The S&D Group welcomes the results of the local elections held yesterday in Turkey. Despite the oppression against opposition forces, unbalanced media and the use of administrative resources in favour of the ruling AKP party, AKP together with their nationalist MHP ally seem to have been defeated in Ankara and… read more →