Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament

We are the firewall against the extreme right in Europe! The EU must be a model for workers' rights, decent, affordable housing, fight against poverty and climate change, equality, women's rights, peace! Group leader Iratxe Garcia outlines our demands from the next 🇪🇺Commission President. #eupolitics #europeanparliament #europeancommission #extremeright #workersrights #housing #fightclimatechange #equality #womensrights #peace

Always a great pleasure to welcome our friend and designated European Council President Antonio Costa! For we know that our progressive family will continue to be the driving force of social progress and equality in Europe. For the people and the planet. Our achievements so far were only possible because our political family stands united. Unity will be needed in the coming days, months, years and it will be indispensible to ensure the EU protects and promotes the values that make our Union a success story. #eucouncil #antoniocosta #euleaders #solidarity #eupolitics

Congratulations, Katarina, Pina, Victor, Christel and Javi! We are happy that the new Bureau of the European Parliament has a strong pro-European presence, thanks to our five Vice-Presidents. We’re looking ahead at 2,5 years of work for our citizens and we are sure our team will rise to the challenge. Social rights, the green transition that leaves nobody behind, protecting democracy and the rule of law, fair taxation, decent housing are just a few of the priorities our team will work for in the European Parliament’s Bureau. And the S&D Group will always be there in support and solidarity! Go, Team S&D! ✊ #europeanparliament #elections #vicepresidents #bureau #teamSD

Big week ahead for the 🇪🇺 ! We'll be voting on the next President of the European Parliament and on its Bureau. On Thursday it's time to see if the candidate for Commission president receives our endorsement. Don't miss out!

Our support to Ursula von der Leyen is not a blank cheque. Tonight, S&D Members are exchanging views with the candidate for President of the EU Commission. Read here our key demands for the next five years: socsde.ms/ZSG

Congratulations to our comrades PS - Parti socialiste and Place publique who won the general election in France as part of the New Popular Front! Through unity and overwhelming mobilisation, progressive forces defeated the far right which many predicted would win. The road ahead will be long and bumpy, but yesterday’s results bear much hope and optimism. By putting their trust in the New Popular Front, the French people showed historic mobilisation in defence of democracy, equality and freedom. A powerful message to the rest of Europe.

Want to be up to speed with our latest updates and the schedule for the upcoming #Eplenary? Take a look at this week’s newsletter 👇

Today the S&D Group has reaffirmed its commitment to champion women's rights & gender equality in the EU. The newly elected S&D Group has signed the EU Charter of Women's rights - our flagship project to standardise and protect the rights of all women across the EU. Because we believe that women’s rights must be carved in stone to be better protected against the far-right’s relentless attempts to undermine them or take them away. In recent years, we have witnessed a worrisome regression in countries such as Poland, Hungary and Italy, but also globally, driven by far-right governments – the most tangible example of which was the de facto abortion ban in Poland.  This charter sets uniform, Europe-wide standards for women’s rights, including the right to decide about their bodies and lives, access to contraception, a ban on all forms of sexual and gender-based violence, socio-economic rights and economic independence. It shall serve as a guide towards gender equality in the enactment and implementation of all Union policies at European and national level. It also reaffirms the commitment of the Union to achieve gender equality and ensure respect and protection of fundamental rights of women in all their diversity, whilst preventing any setbacks in their accessibility and enjoyment. The European Commission, European Parliament and European Council therefore recognise the rights and principles set out hereafter and underline the importance of protecting these rights. We urge on the EU Commission to hasten its adoption. #womensrights #stopviolenceagainstwomen #mybodymyrights #westandwithwomen #genderequality #genderbalance

The far-right is one step closer to seizing power in France. Like many, we are extremely worried about the results of the first round of the French election that saw one in three voters backing Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally.   But this dark wave can still be stopped, and it must be stopped. For the sake of France and Europe, we call on all democrats to unite on 7 July and prevent the far-right from snatching power. For a France of solidarity and equality. #france #frenchelections #solidarity #equality

🌹 Iratxe Garcia re-elected Group Leader 🗳️ Group vice-Presidents and Treasurer elected 🇵🇹 Antonio Costa appointed next President of EU Council A full week for the S&Ds! Check it out in our latest newsletter.