Tackling inequality: paving the way for a sustainable future
Today, we face massive social and economic issues that only appear to be getting worse.
But it is not all bad. We have solutions and powerful movements to fight the social and economic problems; to fight the threats to our democracy! Join us in creating a future that is both fair and sustainable – for all of us! Find out here how we plan to do this.
- We Stand with Ukraine!
- Gender equality and women’s rights
- Our Inclusive Digital Europe
- The Green Deal
- Social and labour rights for all EU citizens
- Open Strategic Autonomy – making Europe a stronger global player
- Due Diligence: Putting people and planet first with responsible business conduct
- Fighting the pandemic together
We are not shy about letting everyone know how we envisage a fair and sustainable Europe. We regularly campaign about the most important issues affecting European citizens; and we provide solutions. Find out about our ongoing campaigns and learn how you can take part.
Periodically we publish our declarations, agendas, strategies, roadmaps, analyses, reports, and other interesting documents on our website. You can find and download them here!
- What have we achieved so far during the 2019-2024 mandate? See our detailed list of achievements, and future demands to the European Commission
- EU Charter of Women’s Rights
- Solidarity statement of the Socialists and Democrats, the Greens/EFA and the Left Groups in the European Parliament with the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in Türkiye
- 15-point plan to prevent and combat corruption and corruptive political interference
- Bring the bills down: S&D Group’s winter solidarity plan to bring the bills down with 15 solutions for people and businesses
- "Who we are" - a message from Iratxe García Pérez, president of the S&D Group
- S&D Group's Activity Report for 2022
The European Parliament meets regularly to vote and debate at its plenary session in Brussels or Strasbourg. Ahead of each plenary session, the S&D Group announces its priorities and its objectives for the main debates, reports, and resolutions. You can find related documents here.
- News on the European Parliament's Plenary session in Strasbourg: 11 - 14 September, 2023
- News on the European Parliament's Plenary session in Strasbourg: 10 - 13 July, 2023
- News on the European Parliament's Plenary session in Strasbourg: 12 - 15 June, 2023
- News on the European Parliament's Plenary session in Brussels: 31 May - 01 June, 2023
- News on the European Parliament's Plenary session in Strasbourg: 08 - 11 May, 2023
The European Parliament's committees deal with EU legislative proposals. Our S&D Group members push for legislation in line with our visions and values, such as freedom, equality, solidarity, democracy, diversity and fairness.
- Special Committees on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes in the European Union, including Disinformation, I and II
- Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
- Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
- Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
- Committee on Foreign Affairs
Thank you all for following our event live from Madrid. For a social Europe that works for all! ✊🇪🇺
No hay vuelta atrás en nuestro camino hacia una Europa social. Seguiremos defendiendo a las minorías, la igualdad de género, las vidas de los migrantes, nuestro 🌍 y los derechos de los trabajadores y LGBTQI+. Construir una Europa social es construir el proyecto europeo.
There is no turning back on our path towards a social Europe. We’ll keep working to defend minorities, workers' rights, women’s equality, LGBTQI+ rights, migrants' lives and our planet. Building a social Europe means building the European project.
@Espacio_EMMA(opens in a new tab) @afernb(opens in a new tab) @PES_PSE(opens in a new tab) @giacomofilibeck(opens in a new tab) We discuss now with @joseluisescriva(opens in a new tab) and @EstherLynchs(opens in a new tab) how to strengthen our fight for social justice. We vow to strengthen the social pillar ,shield platform workers & ensure adequate minimum income and a permanent #SURE(opens in a new tab) to protect jobs.
@Espacio_EMMA(opens in a new tab) @afernb(opens in a new tab) The 🇪🇺 debate is now focused on social rights, equality & the protection of the 🌍 thanks to our Commissioners. While here in 🇪🇸 there won't be any right wing govt, a result that gives us new hope. That's why we are so proud to celebrate our @PES_PSE(opens in a new tab) congress in Malaga on…
Our vision of the EU is a feminist one, with gender equality as the basis of democracy. Building on our call for an EU Charter of Women’s Rights, we debate with Mayte Galán from @Espacio_EMMA(opens in a new tab) and @afernb(opens in a new tab) how to make gender equality a reality.
Adelante! Una Europa social que funcione para todos y todas no es solo un eslogan, es nuestra misión. Esta noche llevamos nuestra lucha a Madrid, donde uniremos fuerzas con representantes del gobierno 🇪🇸, sindicatos, ONGs y ciudadanos. 🔴 Siguenos en directo:…
We're live from Madrid to join forces with representatives of theSpanish government, trade unions, NGOs and citizens to debate on a social Europe that works for all. Join us!
Estamos en directo desde Madrid para unir nuestras fuerzas con los representantes del gobernó español, los sindicatos, las ONGs y los ciudadanos para debatir sobre una Europa social para todos. Únete!
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Today is the International Day of Peace. A powerful reminder of our duty to promote dialogue and cooperation and work for peace. Everywhere in the world.
