S&D Group

The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament works for social justice, sustainability & equality for all.

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

Who does the European Commission work for?

For those who live and work in Europe. That means less deregulation, more justice.

@IratxeGarper

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

The Commission’s approach falls short of what this moment demands.

@IratxeGarper

https://t.co/tuH0MQyk1X

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

This is one of the few legislative initiatives through which Europe can directly improve people's lives this mandate.

The Digital Fairness Act is coming. It must be a tool to protect people from the damages of big tech.

@Alexagiussaliba @lauballarin

https://t.co/qUYKY8zRu9

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

Every Ukrainian child deserves to be home. Safe. With their family.

There can be no real peace without their safe return and accountability for those responsible.

We stand with the Bring Kids Back initiative. Our support must not stop until every child is home.
@thijsreuten

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

We're all addicted to the little black rectangles in our pockets. It's not a personal failing; big tech designed it like this.

Time to take charge. The EU's Digital Fairness Act is an opportunity to make people's lives online safer, fairer and more affordable.

@Alexagiussaliba @lauballarin
https://t.co/sqCMCOWGEg

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

Europe’s security can no longer be taken for granted.

Today, we proudly adopted our position paper on defence, setting out an ambitious roadmap for a stronger, more autonomous and more united Europe.
@Yannis_Maniatis
@svenmikser

https://t.co/ImPCu8EYrA

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

When they go low, we aim high!
In a world full of challenges, we provide the means for citizens to face them in a just and secure EU.
In times when some push for cuts in the funding for the 2027 EU Budget, we increase. For Europe. For all!

👏👏👏Well done @nilsusakovs

[Iratxe García Pérez /❤️ @IratxeGarper]

On the International Day of interns, young people shared their experiences and expressed their demands.

They shouldn’t have to work for free.

We hear them loud and clear.

It’s time for the EU to ban unpaid internships.

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

Competitiveness must go hand in hand with social progress!

The 🇪🇺 Parliament’s committee on industry, research and energy today voted on the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) of the next long-term EU budget.
Find out what we secured👇
@DanNica514

https://t.co/BQvg8ioMtg

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

We cannot afford to endanger the European Social Fund!

Today, we voted to protect strong social investment for people and communities.

The ESF is the only EU programme primarily dedicated to driving social cohesion, quality employment and skills, youth investment, and poverty alleviation. We must protect its independence.

We will not see it phased out or abolished under the guise of "competitiveness", or at the whim of short-sighted economic interests.

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

“We want Europe and Canada to be as close as possible. What matters is not the name we give to our partnership, but what we can achieve together.”

@J_MorenoSanchez, Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with Canada.

44th EU-Canada Interparliamentary Meeting just adopted this joint declaration, read here:
https://t.co/touYxI9Pmr

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

Today’s vote in the employment and social affairs committee proves that political groups in the 🇪🇺Parliament refuse to see the ESF phased out or abolished under the guise of competitiveness or because of economic interests.

@MaritMaij @alexagiussaliba

https://t.co/iTqhPlpI1h

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

Housing is a human right. Not a speculative asset to enrich investors.

Our housing exhibition, showcasing the human reality of the crisis, is in Warsaw.

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

Opening the 2nd plenary session of the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, we reaffirm our commitment to dialogue, solidarity and a stronger EU-OACPS partnership built on equality and shared prosperity.

With special guest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate & Timor-Leste President @JoseRamosHorta1.

From youth participation and ocean protection to decent jobs and critical raw materials, let’s shape a fairer, people-centred future together. ✊

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

A shared discussion between African, Caribbean, Pacific and EU countries is crucial to strengthen international cooperation. We must reinforce equal power-sharing in global decision-making to better respond to the challenges of our time.
The partnership must be built on equality, mutual respect and common ambition. This is the message that the Socialists and Democrats want to convey during the second plenary session of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States–European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly (OACPS-EU JPA).
@MaritMaij
https://t.co/R6IPYJoHQI

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

When people rise, walls fall.
37 years ago, the Berlin Wall fell, and with it the belief that a barrier could hold back people's desire to be free.
That moment opened a path to hope and unity.

Today, we honour this legacy by standing together for freedom, equality, solidarity.

[Iratxe García Pérez /❤️ @IratxeGarper]

Our thoughts are with Poland after the attack in Kraków.

We express our deepest solidarity to the families of the victims and to all those affected.

We strongly condemn this senseless act of violence. Europe stands united in defending peace, democracy and rule of law.

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

Stop scrolling and register for our event to protect consumers from harmful online practices (including the infinite scroll!)

With @alexagiussaliba and @lauballarin

12/11/2026
09:00 to 11:00
EU Parliament

https://t.co/B5Ji4J3gy3

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

Next week we’re getting ready for a short plenary session in Brussels. On the agenda:
🇺🇦Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia
🇺🇦Further EU sanctions against Russia in response to the escalating attacks in Ukraine
Read more:

https://t.co/9G9XScGyya

[S&D Group @TheProgressives]

Sabotage attacks on blood banks and supermarkets prove, again, that we must protect critical infrastructure.
It’s time to enhance EU deterrence, prevention and response capacity.

We must invest in preparedness, strengthen cross-border cooperation & implement the Directive on Network and Information Security (NIS2)

https://t.co/6Hk5WBZ8Ux