President Zelenskyy: Ukraine deserves to make the next year the year of peace
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament held an extraordinary plenary session with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking 1000 days since Russia’s…
MEPs postpone and change the EU deforestation law, ask the EU Council to agree
The EU Parliament also decided to refer this file back to committee for interinstitutional negotiations. In order for several changes…
EU Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package: Main points and reactions
Today, the EU Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and…
S&D Group: Conference on Peace in the Middle East and the Two-State Solution in the EU Parliament
It’s time to renew the dialogue around peace and the two-state Solution. The S&D Group...
EU Member States confirm countervailing duties on battery electric vehicles from China
Today, the European Commission's proposal to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China has…
Deforestation Regulation: EU Commission proposes more time to phase in EU law
The EU Commission strengthens support for EU Deforestation Regulation implementation by proposing an extra 12 months of phasing-in time, responding…
The Mario Draghi report: Reactions by politicians and stakeholders (updated)
After the publication of Mario Draghi's report on Future European Competitiveness, politicians in the European Parliament and European stakeholder have…
Most newly elected MEPs reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine
The EU Parliament condemns Russia’s barbaric missile attack on the Okhmadyt children’s hospital in Kyiv, and the recent visit of…
Positionen der Europa-SPD zur ersten Plenarwoche des neuen EU-Parlaments
Eine EU-Kommission, deren Präsidentin sich aus den Spitzenkandidierenden der Europawahl rekrutiert und die sich der sozialen Sicherheit, der Friedenssicherung und der…
Battery-electric vehicles from China: EU Commission imposes provisional countervailing duties
Nine months after the initiation of its anti-subsidy investigation, the EU Commission has imposed provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles…
Nature restoration regulation: EU Council gives final green light
The EU Council formally adopted the – first of its kind – regulation on nature restoration. This law aims to…
European Elections: Reactions by political parties
This report covers initial reactions of political parties after the European elections.
In Defence of Democracy: Declaration by S&D, Renew, Greens, and The Left
"We are facing a crucial moment in the history of our European project, where once more the far right is…
Russian interference: MEPs call for a firm response, put German AfD under scrutiny
Following several revelations of Kremlin-backed attempts to interfere with and undermine European democratic processes, MEPs adopted on Thursday a resolution…
MEPs: Women must have full control of sexual and reproductive health and rights
MEPs urge the Council to add sexual and reproductive healthcare and the right to a safe and legal abortion to…
EU Parliament sets out measures to achieve healthy soils by 2050
MEPs support the overall aim to have healthy soils by 2050, in line with the EU Zero Pollution ambition and the need…
EU pharmaceutical policy: MEPs support comprehensive reform
MEPs adopted their proposals to revamp EU pharmaceutical legislation, to foster innovation and enhance the security of supply, accessibility and affordability of…
European A.I. Act: MEPs adopt landmark law – EU Council to decide soon
On Wednesday, Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act that ensures safety and compliance with fundamental rights, while boosting innovation. The…
EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority to be based in Frankfurt/Main – Insight EU mini-dossier
Frankfurt/Main has been chosen by Parliament and Council as the seat of AMLA, the EU’s new enforcer in the fight…
Violence against women: Dossier on the EU lawmakers’ deal
The new law lays down minimum rules concerning the definition of specific criminal offences and penalties to address this form…
EPP, S&D, Renew Europe, Greens/EFA and ECR Leaders call on EUCO to deliver on Ukraine
Ukraine has been bravely defending its people and its territory against Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified and illegal war of aggression ever…
Economic coercion: Statements at the EP plenary debate
The new instrument gives us the means to stand up for EU jobs and industry in a situation of coercion. In…
Short-term rentals: Increasing transparency and curbing illegal listings
In the text adopted on Tuesday with 31 votes in favour, none against and one abstention, MEPs support the proposal…
Nature restoration: Press conferences with MEPs
Following the vote by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, Parliament’s rapporteur César Luena (SD, ES)…
S&D Group: Tax the superrich and unblock the Financial Transaction Tax
Strasbourg, 10 May 2023 The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament sent a strong...
S&Ds urge a full ban on biased financial advice
On 24 May, the European Commission is set to propose an EU Retail Investment Strategy....
EU Parliament majority wants zero CO2 emissions for new cars and vans in 2035
Road transport to contribute more to the EU’s climate neutrality target New methodology for assessing...
EU anti-money laundering list: S&Ds want to add the United Arab Emirates
Brussels, 1 February 2021 Today, the European Parliament discusses the need for an urgent update...
S&Ds: Deal on pay transparency rules coming true
Brussels, 15 December 2022 The S&D’s long-standing demand to have strong, binding EU rules on pay...
S&Ds: High time to overcome Orbán’s veto and ensure tax justice
Published: 05/12/2022 Tomorrow, EU finance ministers will again try to agree on transposing the global...
S&D MEP Picula: For the EU to be a geopolitical player, it must remain an open project!
Brussels, 23 November 2022 Today, the European Parliament adopted the report drafted by S&D MEP, Tonino Picula, on...
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Cybersecurity: S&Ds support new EU NIS-2 rules against global threats
Brussels, 10 November 2022 Socialists and Democrats in the EU Parliament voted in favour of...
Instant Payments: Reactions by MEPs and stakeholders
Brussels, 26 October 2022 Insight EU Monitoring has gathered reactions regarding the EU Commission’s proposal...
Uber Files hearing: MEPs concerned about workers’ rights and protection
Brussels, 25 October 2022 The EU has the means to give platform workers the social...
Protecting the EU from economic blackmail: MEPs back new trade instrument
Brussels, 10 October 2022 MEPs extend the scope of the coercion response to repair injury...
S&D: Not tackling the veto on minimum tax for multinationals is outrageous
More than three months have passed since the last failed attempt to agree on transposing...
NATO Secretary General participates in the S&D meeting
Brussels, 23 September 2022 On Tuesday 27 September 2022, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens...
Stricter rules for spyware needed to protect citizens, say MEPs in Warsaw
Warsaw, 21 September 2022 (Polish version below) MEPs sitting on the spyware inquiry committee visited...
S&Ds welcome the EU’s new approach to cancer screening
Brussels, 19 September 2022 Prevention is better than cure, health inequalities must be eradicated Prevention...
EU Parliament appoints a new Secretary General
Strasbourg, 12 September 2022 Today the Bureau of the European Parliament appointed Mr Alessandro Chiocchetti...
S&Ds to the EU member states: Stop gas market speculation to get electricity bills down
Brussels, 8 September 2022 The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament insist it is...
MEPs demand urgent help for children suffering from COVID-19 mental health issues
Brussels, 13 July 2022 MEPs of CULT committee demand to urgently deal with the lasting...
MEPs support renewable energies and energy savings
Brussels, 13 July 2022 The Industry, Research and Energy Committee wants to accelerate substantially the...
Electronic evidence: Legislators reach political agreement on core elements
Brussels, 28 June 2022 Notifications sent to member states where service provider is located Possibility...
Taxonomy: MEPs object to inclusion of gas and nuclear activities
Brussels, 14 June 2022 The entire House is going to vote on whether to veto...
The UK’s Northern Ireland Bill and EU reactions
UK Government introduces bill to fix the Northern Ireland Protocol 13 June 2022 The legislation...
MEPs: Turkey moves persistently further away from EU values and standards
Strasbourg, 7 June 2022 Close EU-Turkey cooperation in foreign and security policy vitally important No...
EU Commission welcomes trilogue deal on gender balance on corporate boards
Brussels, 7 June 2022 The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the...
Trilogue deal on common charger: reducing hassle and curbing e-waste
Brussels, 7 June 2022 From mobile phones to digital cameras, consumers will soon be able...
S&Ds congratulate Denmark on Yes to Common Security and Defence Policy
Brussels, 2 June 2022 The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament congratulate the Danish...