A home is a right, not a privilege! We secured a second extension of Parliament’s Housing Committee. Now the Irish Presidency must make affordable housing a top EU priority. @gabischoff.bsky.social @iratxegarper.bsky.social www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/put...

Putting a human face to Europe’s housing crisis – and driving action | Socialists and Democrats

A home is a right for everyone, not a privilege for the few.

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Kicking off our sixth Africa Days, a space for real dialogue on the future of cooperation. We're addressing shared challenges: economic & social empowerment, tax justice, financial system reforms, green industrialisation.

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Global politics is more & more short-sighted and transactional. But we're striving to be the political force pushing for a genuine, mutually-beneficial relationship with Africa. www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...

Today we remember Jo Cox, a British MP and former S&D colleague, who was murdered by a far-right extremist 10 years ago today. Her famous words are essential to recall today: “We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us.”

We need to invest in homegrown tech and bring essential digital infrastructure into Europe. Alex Saliba and Laura Ballerín in @euobserver.com euobserver.com/221995/digit...

Digital sovereignty: safeguarding the European model in the age of the tech coup

The Socialists & Democrats welcome the European Commission’s Tech Sovereignty Package as a first step to deliver what Europe needs - but we will work hard to make it even better.

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Exciting afternoon ahead discussing the progressive vision for the future of Europe.

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"Europe needs a social democracy that can anticipate, lead & set the course." — @iratxegarper.bsky.social opening our Group Open Dialogue on a European progressive future. This strategic turns means us winning today's political fights and building a bold long-term vision for Europe. 🌹🇪🇺

Bonjour de Strasbourg ☀️🇪🇺☀️ We are ready at our S&D stand to welcome you at today’s Europe Day event. We are excited to discuss the future of Europe with you. Key topic - how a strong EU budget can help to build a fair society for all. Join us & Bienvenue 🌹🌹🌹 #EuropeDay

It's a packed time for progressives: a global meetup in Barcelona, our social leasing plan in the spotlight, next week the Willy Brandt conference on youth and EU enlargement. And more. Details in S&D Times www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...

S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights and what's coming up | Socialists and Democrats

Don’t miss out!S&Ds at the heart of Global Progressive Mobilisation in BarcelonaThis weekend, Barcelona is

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Over 1M people already signed the petition to suspend the 🇪🇺–🇮🇱 Association Agreement over Israel's human rights violations. Help us reach 1.5M! We’ve been calling for this since May last year: it’s long overdue for EU member states to act. Sign it here: eci.ec.europa.eu/055/public/#...

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Introducing Red at Heart, our new newsletter that gathers the news you actually need to know and gives it a progressive twist. sh1.sendinblue.com/3gcezse8nlxp...

10 years in prison for same-sex sexual acts. Criminalising the “promotion of homosexuality”. Senegal's new law is a horrifying breach of human rights. We stand with LGBT+ people in Senegal, Europe and everywhere.

People want urgent action on housing. Our latest podcast, with Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen and S&D VP @gabischoff.bsky.social, digs into what we’ve done so far, what the Parliament is calling for and what the Commission is planning. open.spotify.com/episode/29y3...

People don’t care who fixes the housing crisis – they just want it fixed

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The new S&D Times is out now, including Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus’s reaction to the MCMV decision: “This is not exactly the victory we hoped for, but it is clear that we have forced the Commission to open up a pathway.” www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...

S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights and what's coming up | Socialists and Democrats

S&D Group away dayOn 3 March 2026, under the leadership of President Iratxe García, the S&D Group will gather for an away&n

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Let’s make competitiveness a truly forward-looking project that serves citizens. The S&D Group's letter to leaders ahead of the upcoming EU leaders' retreat. ⬇️⬇️

Remembrance recalls what happens when anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia and hatred towards minorities are normalised and encouraged. Never again means fighting these forces today.

Today at 10:00 AM, @iratxegarper.bsky.social will give a press conference in Strasbourg on our priorities for this #EPlenary. Watch live on our homepage: socialistsanddemocrats.eu

Today at 10:00, press conference with @iratxegarper.bsky.social on our positions on the key files this plenary session. Watch live on S&D homepage: socialistsanddemocrats.eu

Next week on the progressive agenda: ⚠️ 8–9 Dec: President @IratxeGarper leads our Antwerp Away Days 💶 Public hearing on taxing the ultra-rich 🗣️ Final talks on EU foreign-investment screening More in S&D Times: www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...

S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights and what's coming up | Socialists and Democrats

Activities:Resumption of vote on the My Voice My Choice initiativeOn Monday, 8 December, at 18:45, the committee on

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We are firmly committed to stopping e-commerce platforms - like Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish - from selling illegal products in Europe. What is illegal offline must be illegal online. @pierrejouvet.fr @lauballarin.bsky.social www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...

S&Ds: Stop E-commerce platforms from selling illegal products in Europe | Socialists and Democrats

Today, the European Parliament adopted a joint resolution on protecting EU consumers from the harmful practices of certain E-commerce platforms.

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Peace in Ukraine is only acceptable if it is grounded in international law – in full respect of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty. Until now, none of this has happened. @iratxegarper.bsky.social www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...

S&D’s urge more leadership towards peace in Ukraine through use of frozen assets and sanctions | Socialists and Democrats

For the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, peace in Ukraine is only acceptable if it is grounded in international law – in full respect of Ukraine’s

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🚨We will not take part in the witch-hunt of civil society and will not legitimise the work of the so-called scrutiny working group on the funding of NGOs from the EU budget. We reject political witch-hunts disguised as oversight! www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...

S&Ds will never legitimise the EPP's attempts to misuse the European Parliament in their witch-hunt of NGOs | Socialists and Democrats

Today, the Socialists and Democrats and other pro-European political groups will not take part in the witch-hunt of civil society and will not legitimise the work of t

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The UAE fuels the awful situation in Sudan. But the EPP, together with the far right, refused to acknowledge their role in the war in an EU Parliament resolution today. @maritmaij.bsky.social www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...

S&Ds urge action to end Sudan’s war and deliver relief, regretting the omission of the UAE’s role | Socialists and Democrats

Today, the European Parliament has adopted a joint motion for a resolution on the escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan.

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We have political momentum and we need to act: we need an effective European definition of rape, centered on consent. @joannasw.bsky.social and Evin Incir in @euobserver.com euobserver.com/health-and-s...

Let's fight for a simple, clear, and effective European definition of rape

Citizens are demanding clarity, justice, and safety. The European Parliament must respond with unity and courage.

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Happening now

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Tune in our high-level agriculture event starting now. On post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy and the Commission's national plans, with key representatives from the farming and food sectors, as well as Commissioner @christopherhansen.bsky.social. Watch here: www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu

We're hosting an important event tomorrow morning on post-2027 CAP and national plans. Farm and food sector figures, Commissioner @christophehansen.bsky.social, @iratxegarper.bsky.social, @christopheclergeau.bsky.social, @darionardellafan.bsky.social all speaking. Starts at 09:30.

S&Ds debate tomorrow post-2027 CAP and national plans with farm and food sector figures and Commissioner Hansen | Socialists and Democrats

On Tuesday, 18 November at 9:30am, the Socialists and Democrats will hold a high-level conference titled

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🌹Progressive summit in Kyiv happening today and tomorrow. 💶Debating the EU's budget next week ➕& More! Read on in S&D Times 👇 www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...

S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights and what's coming up | Socialists and Democrats

A message from vice-president Kathleen van Brempt on the mission to the Progressive Summit in Ukraine“We travel to Kyiv

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Next week @iratxegarper.bsky.social and @cschaldemose.bsky.social are on a S&D mission to Greenland. More on that and more in the S&D Times. www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...

S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights and what's coming up | Socialists and Democrats

Quote of the week by Group leader Iratxe García:“Europe is facing enormous challenges: inaccessible housing, climate change, war,

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Covering #EPlenary? Our MEPs' quotes⤵️ @iratxegarper.bsky.social : EUCO & Commission work plan @gabischoff.bsky.social: Anti-Poverty Law @birgitsippel.bsky.social : Hungary spying claims 1/2

Plenary Times - What's on the S&Ds' agenda for Strasbourg: 20 - 23 October, 2025 | Socialists and Democrats

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For anyone covering the EU Parliament, here’s quotes on the key files from our MEPs. S&D Plenary Bulletin. www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/content/plen...

Plenary Times - What's on the S&Ds' agenda for Strasbourg: 06 - 09 October, 2025 | Socialists and Democrats

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1 year ago we suddenly lost Fred Matić MEP. He was the first guest in our podcast, Take a Left. He speaks openly and clearly about his unusual life, from war hero to legislator fighting for women's rights. Take a listen.

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Today we honoured the life of Fred Matić MEP. We spoke with him in 2021, just after the EU Parliament passed the Matic report, the first time calling for safe & legal abortion as a fundamental right. Here's Fred in his own words. open.spotify.com/episode/5Ji3...

We proudly nominate journalists and humanitarian aid workers in all conflicts—represented by the Palestinian Press Association, the Palestine Red Crescent Society, and UNRWA—for the 2025 Sakharov Prize.