S&Ds on Malta: Rule of law debates shall never be politicised
Tomorrow a plenary debate will be on the agenda of this week’s Strasbourg session with a Commission statement on “Delayed justice and rule of law backsliding in Malta...
Our statements
State of the Union letter to Commission President
Dear President von der Leyen, The forthcoming parliamentary debate on the State of the Union will address our collective ability to live up to an unprecedented set of...
Statement of the group majority leaders on continuing support for a revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world
We take note of the European Commission's proposals on the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which officially kick off the process of negotiations on the...
Budapest Pride: S&Ds issue statement in support of LGBTIQ+ rights in Hungary
Today, 28 June 2025, in Budapest ahead of the Pride to defend LGBTIQ+ rights, democracy and the rule of Law, the S&D Bureau adopted the following statement. This is a...
Statement by EPP, S&D, Renew Europe, Greens/EFA and the LEFT on the situation in the Gaza Strip
Statement by EPP, S&D, Renew Europe, Greens/EFA and the LEFT on the situation in the Gaza Strip The leaders of the EPP, S&D, Renew Europe, Greens/EFA and the LEFT...
S&D Group’s reaction to the request to waive immunity
“We, the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament, take a zero tolerance stance on corruption and corruptive political interference. “Since the Qatargate...
Statement by S&D, EPP, Renew Europe, and Greens/EFA on Ukraine
Statement by the EPP, S&D, Renew Europe and Greens/EFA European Parliament Political Group Leaders In light of the new geopolitical reality, its uncertainty, and the...
Our declaration to build a better future for all - Together for a fairer, safer, stronger union
Today, our European Union has become the target of hostile forces, both inside and out, who are hell-bent on destroying our historical, peaceful, rules-based and...
Statement by the Conference of Presidents on the Ceasefire in Gaza
The European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President and political groups’ leaders) welcomes the recent ceasefire in Gaza and the progress it represents for the...
S&D Group to vote in favour of Von der Leyen as Commission President
In its meeting in Strasbourg, the S&D Group decided to give a positive voting indication on today‘s vote on the next Commission President. This follows today’s conclusion...