A high-level delegation of the S&D Group will travel to the Middle East – Egypt, Israel, Palestine and Lebanon – led by S&D Group President, Iratxe García, from February 15th until February 21st.
Read more about our support for Ukraine in the midst of Russia's unjustified aggression against them.
Standing up to the far right is crucial if we want to keep our values intact and protect everyone's rights, including the most vulnerable in society. By standing up against these ideologies, we, the S&D Group, are working to stop discrimination and make sure our society is fair and inclusive.
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A non-consensual kiss is sexual assault! We say it loud and clear - Only yes means yes! We applaud the decision of the 🇪🇸national court. These behaviors should neither be normalised nor encouraged. The fight for #womensrights(opens in a new tab) continues!✊ Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexually assaulting…(opens in a new tab)
Just met with @DUALEBField(opens in a new tab), director of @UNRWA(opens in a new tab) in Lebanon. We commend UNRWA’s vital work supporting refugees in Lebanon. Key concerns raised with our MEPs: the risk of losing international funding, as a consequence of Trump's administration latest measures & the rise of…
Honored to meet with Lebanese NGOs hosted by @FESonline(opens in a new tab). Civil society is essential in this new phase for Lebanon. With a new government, there’s a chance to build a stable, democratic state by tackling reforms, fighting corruption, ensuring women’s rights, expanding education,…
💬Faced with Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine and an increasingly adversarial US undermining European values and rules, the EU needs clear answers from Serbia regarding its strategic orientation. @TPicula(opens in a new tab) ⤵️ Serbia must demonstrate its strategic commitment…
👏Congratulations @KTutto(opens in a new tab) on your election as new President of the Committee of the Regions! The @EU_CoR(opens in a new tab) gains another strong progressive leader. 🌹🇪🇺
Disappointing – that's our summary of @vonderleyen(opens in a new tab)’s work plans for this year. Europe will only be strong & autonomous if we ensure quality jobs. Europe will only be secure if we ensure social justice. YES to targeted simplification, NO to reckless and random deregulation!
There is only one aggressor: Russia’s warmongering regime. By suggesting that Ukraine started the war, Donald Trump echoes Putin’s disinformation. He obviously missed the memo about the Russian invasion, the countless Russian war crimes, including relentless strikes on…
Today, on World Day of Social Justice, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting inequality, exploitation, and oppression. Social justice is not a privilege; it is a fundamental right. At a time when the right and the far right is on the rise in Europe – bolstered by the adversarial Trump…
There is only one aggressor: Russia’s warmongering regime. Yesterday, Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s illegal war of aggression, echoing Putin’s disinformation. He obviously missed the memo about the Russian invasion, the countless Russian war crimes, including…
We will not let Donald Trump deny justice to the countless victims of genocide and war crimes! The European Union must act firmly to protect the International Criminal Court and its judges from US sanctions. We owe it to all the victims seeking justice. #trump #icc #justice #genocide #warcrimes #us
We join forces with #MyVoiceMyChoice because every woman should have the right to decide over her own body; because safe, accessible abortions should be available in Europe; because women's rights are human rights! Sign the petition with us on www.myvoice-mychoice.org
The German far-right wants Russian gas to flow through the Nord Stream pipeline again. That means more money for Putin’s war machine, and less money for the everyday people. For years now, the AfD has been working as an agent of the Kremlin to sabotage Germany and the European Union from within.
Love is love, no question about it. Today and every day, we celebrate love in all its forms and colours. Don’t let the haters and the narrow minds dim your light. You are seen, you are valid, and what you feel is real. Never forget that. Happy Valentine’s to all the lovers out there! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜
The cooperation between the ‘moderate’ conservatives and the far right isn’t just a threat to democracy, it’s damaging the stability European businesses need. Rene Repasi in the EU Parliament today.
A non-consensual kiss is sexual assault! We say it loud and clear - Only yes means yes! We applaud the decision of the 🇪🇸national court. These behaviors should neither be normalised nor encouraged. The fight for #womensrights continues!✊ www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Humanitarian aid must never be politicized. It must serve those in need—no exceptions.
Just met with Dorothee Klaus, director of UNRWA in Lebanon. We commend UNRWA’s vital work supporting refugees in Lebanon. Key concerns raised with our MEPs: the risk of losing international funding, as a consequence of Trump's administration latest measures & the rise of extreme-right agendas.
Meet Kata Tüttő, newly elected President of the Committee of the Regions! Kata is also a City Councillor of Budapest & member of PES Presidency. We congratulate her on her election and are confident that her leadership will strengthen the contribution of regions to EU democracy!@pes-cor.bsky.social
💬Faced with Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine and an increasingly adversarial US undermining European values and rules, the EU needs clear answers from Serbia regarding its strategic orientation. Tonino Picula ⤵️ www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/ser...
👏 Congratulations to Kata Tüttő on her election as new President of the Committee of the Regions! The CoR gains another strong progressive leader 🌹🇪🇺
Disappointing – that's our summary of @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu’s work plans for this year. Europe will only be strong & autonomous if we ensure quality jobs. Europe will only be secure if we ensure social justice. YES to targeted simplification, NO to reckless and random deregulation!