Rising petrol costs are another warning of our dependence on fossil fuels. Electrification is key to Europe’s sovereignty, particularly in the car sector.
In the negotiations on the automotive package, we will defend:
✊ an ambitious emission reduction goal for new cars
✊ the
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The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament works for social justice, sustainability & equality for all.
- Europe and Africa share a common future. By bringing together the voices driving change across our continents, we can help shape a fairer, greener and more inclusive future for all. This is what S&D Africa Days 2026 is about! Register here - socialistsanddemocrats.eu/africa-days
- We welcome the Commission's overdue proposal to ban Russian cod imports and further restrict Russian fish products entering the EU. Our Group has pushed for this intensely. Russia must not profit from exports to the EU while it continues its brutal attacks against Ukraine’s
- Short-term tourist rentals via platforms like Airbnb, Booking(.)com, and others are driving up housing costs and forcing residents out of their homes. Together with our partners from national parliaments, we are discussing how to turn our progressive solutions into action -
- The Commission has proposed the 2027 EU budget. We’re fighting for strong support for regions, quality jobs, skills, affordable housing, and Europe’s role in the world. This is Europeans’ money! And it must help tackle rising living costs and provide targeted support to Member
- Islands and coastal communities are an integral part of our society and economy, with very specific needs. None of them can come to life without strong, dedicated funding for them for cohesion policy, fisheries and maritime affairs in the next EU pluriannual budget 2028-2034.
- Today's outcome of defence omnibus trilogue is a huge missed opportunity for 🇪🇺 & for the EU Defence Union. We’ll continue to push for ambitious reforms needed to strengthen EU’s defence readiness, strategic autonomy & collective security | @Yannis_Maniatis
- Social democracy was never born to accept injustice, but to transform society. And still today, our mission is clear: protect democracy, protect dignity and Europe itself. The Europe we believe in is still possible—but only if we fight for it. Together.
- Increasingly, the law of the strongest prevails, says @antoniolscosta. But we’re standing up for policies to fight the housing crisis, combat climate change and build a better future for young people. As Neruda said; They can cut the flowers, but they can’t stop the spring!
- History's always been changed by those who believed it could become something better and had the courage to fight for it. We'll continue to fight for our ideals and deliver. This is our task. This is our responsibility. And that's our promise. @PES_PSE President Stefan Löfven
- This is what strength looks like. This is what hope looks like. This is what Europe looks like - united, progressive, open, democratic. We celebrate today our commitment to renew and continue our fight for a society that leaves nobody behind. Stand with us!
- Joining from Spain, Prime Minister @sanchezcastejon gave a warm message: 🗨️ When fear becomes a political strategy, hope becomes a political responsibility. This is our way of winning, because we believe that future can be better than the present. Listen to the full speech
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