HERA: EU Commission’s Health Emergency Response Authority proposal is insufficient – S&Ds
The S&D Group wants to see more ambition on co-ordination to identify, develop, manufacture and...
EU-Abgeordneter Jens Geier (S&D/SPD) zur Lage der Union: „Antworten auf entscheidende Fragen fehlen“
15. September 2021 VON JENS GEIER Jens Geier, Vorsitzender der SPD-Europaabgeordneten, anlässlich der Rede der...
EP debate on the State of the Union: recovery, fight against COVID-19, climate action, and foreign policy
In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed Commission President von der...
S&D Group: Poland must comply with EU Court rulings, stop harassing judges and TVN
Speaking ahead of the plenary debate on Poland, the S&Ds voiced today their increasing concerns...
S&D: Europe must face up to its responsibilities and show solidarity with Afghans at risk
Speaking in the plenary debate on Afghanistan, the Socialists and Democrats deplored the violent takeover...
10 key priorities ahead of State of the Union debate – S&D group
The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament want to influence the political agenda of...
Brexit: MEPs push back against UK attempts to overhaul NI Protocol
Statement by David McAllister and Bernd Lange on the UK government’s new ‘command paper’ titled...
Europa-SPD zum EU-Rechtsstaatsbericht: “Erdrückende Beweislast”
20. Juli 2021 Von KATARINA BARLEY Die SPD-Europaabgeordneten begrüßen die heutige jährliche Bewertung der Rechtsstaatlichkeit...
S&D Group: EU Commission rule of law report fails to live up to potential
The S&D Group welcomes the latest annual assessment on the rule of law in the...
S&D Group: New single rulebook gives teeth to EU anti-money laundering laws
The S&D Group in the European Parliament welcomes the new legislative package presented by the...
Joachim Schuster (S&D/SPD) zum EU-Geldwäsche-Paket: Vorschlag überfällig
Die Europäische Kommission stellt heute einen Vorschlag für den stärkeren Kampf gegen Geldwäsche in der...
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S&Ds on Data Governance: Avoid monopolistic practices detrimental to citizens
Published: 16/07/2021 The report on European Data Governance (also known as the Data Governance Act)...
S&Ds call on Commission to protect platform workers with EU-wide rules
BRUSSELS, 14/07/21 The Socialists and Democrats managed to include a strong call for a Commission...
S&Ds welcome “Fit for 55” climate package: We’ll work to make this transition just and socially sustainable
BRUSSELS, 14/07/21 We have finally moved from words to deeds to turn Europe into a...
S&D Group leads historic deal on European Asylum Agency
The European Parliament, led by the S&D Group, has reached an agreement with EU governments...
S&Ds: Mission accomplished – a fairer and progressive Common Agriculture Policy
The new fairer and progressive Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) is now reality. Following the end...
S&D Group: Decriminalise abortion in the EU, acknowlegde SRHR as human rights
Today the European Parliament has finally stood on the side of women and showed governments...
S&D Group: Article 7 hearings on Hungary and Poland must finally lead to concrete action!
S&Ds call on member states to finally take the Article 7 procedures seriously when they...
S&Ds: A stronger European Medicine Agency brings the creation of a Health Union closer
A stronger European Medicine Agency (EMA) with a reinforced transparency, participation, coordination and prevention –...
EU-Abgeordneter Bernd Lange (S&D/SPD) zur Einigung im EU-US-Handelsstreit: “Unsere Partnerschaft ist zurück”
15. Juni 2021 VON BERND LANGE Im Streit über Strafzölle wegen Subventionen für Airbus und...
S&D: Coordinate sanctions to free Raman Pratasevitch and political prisoners in Belarus!
On the S&Ds’ request, the European Parliament will debate and vote on a resolution on...
Iratxe García (S&D Group): “I hope the EPP will not turn a blind eye on the Borissov corruption in Bulgaria”
For years, Socialists and Democrats have denounced the situation in Bulgaria for its growing corruption,...
S&D Group: Leading political deal with EU governments on pioneering financial transparency
This evening, the European Parliament and EU governments reached an agreement on public country-by-country reporting...
Europa-SPD zur Einigung in Verhandlungen um mehr Steuertransparenz: Neues EU-Gesetz kann aggressive Steuerplanung bekämpfen
VON JOACHIM SCHUSTER VON TIEMO WÖLKEN Erfolg für mehr Steuertransparenz: Die Unterhändler*innen von Europäischem Parlament,...
Europa-SPD zum Start der Europäischen Staatsanwaltschaft: „Meilenstein für den Rechtsstaat“
31. Mai 2021 VON JENS GEIER VON KATARINA BARLEY Die neue Europäische Staatsanwaltschaft nimmt ihre...
S&Ds lead the offensive against Amazon’s illegal and unethical labour practices: “Stop modern slavery!”
The socialists and democrats voiced serious concerns about the way Amazon treats its workers, during...
Europa-SPD zum EU-Kommissionsvorschlag zur Unternehmensbesteuerung: Reform ist lange überfällig
18. Mai 2021 VON JOACHIM SCHUSTER Die EU-Kommission hat heute ihre Pläne für eine moderne...
S&D Group: EU must a adopt a new Russia strategy that would include a clear price for threats to security in Europe
With the support of the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament is set to adopt...
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Digital Europe Programme: S&Ds “want to take Europe to the digital top”
The EU now has the ability to increase its global competitiveness in the digital field,...
S&D Group: Safeguards in new terrorist content online rules will protect freedom of expression
MEPs are today approving new EU rules to help fight the spread of terrorist content...
S&Ds: If we want to protect our health and environment, the EU must ensure a common legal protection of soils
We strike back. After the Commission withdrew its previous proposal for a framework directive in...
S&D Group: Put on hold EU-China Investment Agreement as long as EU parliamentarians are sanctioned by Beijing
For the Socialists and Democrats, the Chinese counter-measures targeting European individuals and entities, including S&D...
S&Ds: EU maritime transport sector must be more sustainable and contribute to the Green Deal
The European maritime transport sector plays a huge role in the EU’s economy. Hence, it...
S&D/SPD zur Entscheidung über EU-UK-Handelsvertrag: Das Resultat kann sich sehen lassen
27. April 2021 VON BERND LANGE VON KATARINA BARLEY Das Plenum des Europäischen Parlaments stimmt...
S&D/SPD zu EU-Regeln für Künstliche Intelligenz: „Innovation fördern, Grundrechte schützen“
VON TIEMO WÖLKEN und EVELYNE GEBHARDT 21.04.2021 Die EU-Kommission hat heute einen Gesetzesvorschlag zum Umgang mit...
AI rules must defend citizens’ private lives and data, say S&Ds: No Big Brother in Europe!
Reacting to the European Commission’s proposal for new regulations in the field of Artificial Intelligence...
Gaby Bischoff (S&D/SPD): „Einladung zur Beteiligung an Europas Zukunft“
VON GABY BISCHOFF 19.04.2021 Möglichst viele EU-Bürger*innen sollen sich Gedanken über die EU machen und...
S&D/SPD: Europäische Zusammenarbeit voranbringen” – EU-Kommission legt Strategie für Corona-Aufbauhilfen vor
VON JENS GEIER 14.04.2021 Die EU-Kommission bereitet das größte Investitionsprogramm ihrer Geschichte vor: Bis zum...
Bernd Lange (S&D): New export rules for dual-use goods are a breakthrough for human rights in trade
Today, the plenary of the European Parliament will agree on stricter rules for the export...
S&Ds continue to strongly support EU enlargement, but there must be no compromises on the rule of law and democracy
Today the European Parliament is voting on the first four progress reports on countries aspiring...
We have a Data Strategy that works for the people, say S&Ds
Socialists and Democrats demand that the European Data Strategy is transparent, trustworthy and human-centric, respecting...
S&D Group: Cohesion Policy is now on track to support climate neutrality targets
Cities and regions will be able to further invest in green projects, so that Europe...
S&Ds score success for effective minimum tax rate as game changer for tax justice
Today, the economic and monetary affairs committee adopts a report on digital taxation, which for...
S&Ds make lifting of Chinese sanctions against Euro-MPs condition for Parliament to enter any talks on EU-China investment deal
The Socialists and Democrats condemn the Chinese counter-measure targeting ten Europeans, among them S&D MEP...
S&Ds welcome sanctions against military leaders of the coup in Myanmar and demand release of all political prisoners
As demanded by the S&D Group and the European Parliament, the European Council has today...
MEPs appoints their executive board representatives for the Conference on the Future of Europe
The EU Parliament’s Conference of Presidents has endorsed the members and observers nominated by the...
S&D: The EU4Health programme is a turning point to shape a true EU Health Union
BRUSSELS, 09/03/21 S&D Group Press Release The unprecedented global Covid-19 pandemic has possibly taught us...