The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament works for social justice, sustainability & equality for all.
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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.
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🇺🇸 Congratulations, @TheDemocrats!
The beginning of the end for Trump’s wars, illegal tariffs and attacks on democracy.
The future belongs to those who unite people and build a better world.
The blue wave arrived.
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🇧🇬 Congratulations, President Iotova, on your convincing victory and on becoming the first woman to hold this position!
Bulgarians placed their trust in an experienced pro-European leader committed to security, social justice and solidarity.
A major victory for @PES_PSE family.
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Netanyahu’s bloc has lost its majority. His era of wars and genocide must end.
Congratulations, @YairGolan1. Your gains offer hope for a new government and a future of peace for Israelis, Palestinians and the entire Middle East.
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Impactados por el accidente ferroviario ocurrido en Toledo.
Todo nuestro cariño y solidaridad con las víctimas y sus familias.
Todo nuestro apoyo y reconocimiento a los equipos de emergencia que trabajan sobre el terreno.
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🇧🇷Parabéns, querido @LulaOficial!
Tu victoria en Brasil no es solo una esperanza para el pueblo brasileño, sino también para todos los que creemos en la socialdemocracia.
Justicia social, solidaridad y un firme compromiso democrático. Esos son los valores que el mundo necesita.
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#Protests #France #Italy - People say NO to 🇪🇺 spending cuts on #education and #housing. Social unrest is inevitable when people’s needs are ignored for too long.
⚠️ I warn EU leaders: Do not cut funding for Cohesion Policy, the Common Agricultural Policy, or housing. Such cuts will trigger even greater social unrest.
❗️Spending cuts are not just "technical adjustments". They are political choices that abandon young people, regions, and farmers.
Europe must invest in people, social cohesion, and housing — austerity has failed. Europe must listen to young people before it is too late.
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Citizens are paying the price of soaring costs of energy and inflation.
No one should have to choose between filling the fridge or the tank.
Those who made extraordinary profits from this crisis must contribute more.
A windfall profits tax is a matter of fairness.
#EUbudget
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Pro-European leaders in the European Parliament reject the Irish Presidency's MFF proposal.
A 10% smaller EU budget undermines Europe's ability to deliver for citizens facing rising living and energy costs.
No more cuts!
Europe cannot do more with less.
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Congratulations to @magdandersson and Socialdemokraterna on this important victory! 🇸🇪🌹
A strong signal that people want politics built on solidarity, equality and a strong welfare state.
A progressive Sweden is good news for all Europe.
It’s time to lead again!
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[#AlpeAdriaTour]
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4 countries. 2 days. One shared region.
From Klagenfurt to Pula, the tour brought us across borders by electric cars, train and e-bikes – meeting local communities and turning shared challenges into a common agenda.
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We can no longer take democracy for granted, it must be respected and protected!
The far right weaponises fear and divides society to serve those at the top who try to interfere in democratic processes.
🇪🇺 must stand strong and respond.
We choose the people.
We always will.
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Russia’s interference in Europe is deeply concerning.
Allegations of Russian influence in Sweden’s PM chancellery are evidence we must remain vigilant
The European Parliament must stand firm against foreign interference and protect our democracies.
politico.eu/article/russia-s…
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The Trump administration is sanctioning justice itself: ICC President Tomoko Akane and Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
The Commission must finally activate the Blocking Statute to protect the ICC.
Europe must stand with international justice, not autocrats.
theguardian.com/us-news/2026…
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The US sanctions against Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seye are a direct and unacceptable attack on independent international justice. Trump is not sanctioning those suspected of war crimes, but the people working to prosecute them. By targeting the judges, prosecutors and staff of the @IntlCrimCourt and attempting to financially strangle them, the US President is acting as though the United States stands above international law.
The consequences are far-reaching. They affect not only the individuals concerned, but the functioning of the Court itself. Financial institutions, software companies and other service providers are withdrawing or restricting their services out of fear that they could be targeted themselves. This places the Court’s vital work, including in Ukraine and Sudan, under severe pressure. Trump is not only undermining the Court’s ability to operate, he is threatening its very survival.
The European Union cannot and must not accept this. Tomoko Akane was a member of the chamber that issued the arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over the unlawful deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children. Europe cannot defend that arrest warrant and then look away when Trump targets the same judge and the same Court. International law is not a menu from which we can pick and choose.
When will Europe finally act? Since May 2025, we have been calling on the European Commission to activate the Blocking Statute. We warned then that US sanctions threatened the work and even the very survival of the International Criminal Court. More than a year later, Trump is expanding his attack. Statements of support and diplomatic efforts are no longer enough.
The Commission must now bring the US sanctions against the Court within the scope of the EU Blocking Statute. This would protect European banks, companies, organisations and citizens working with the Court against the effects of those sanctions. The European Union and its Member States must also strengthen their financial, technical and practical support for the Court.
Europe says it defends the international legal order. It must therefore do so when that order comes under attack. Also when the attack comes from Trump.
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Mis pensamientos están con las víctimas del terremoto, sus familias y quienes trabajan sin descanso para salvar vidas.
La UE debe activar el Mecanismo de Protección Civil y movilizar toda la ayuda humanitaria necesaria.
Colombia, hoy y mañana, Europa está contigo. 🇨🇴🇪🇺
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We honour the memory of Klaus Hänsch, former President of the European Parliament and a leading figure of social democracy.
A true European, he devoted his life to strengthening our Parliament and advancing EU democracy.
Our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Dr Klaus Hänsch, former President of the European Parliament (1994-1997) and of the Association of Former Members of the European Parliament (2022-2026).
“The election of Klaus Hänsch as President of the European Parliament in the years following German reunification symbolised not only a personal achievement, but also an important moment in the history of a Europe striving towards greater unity in diversity and shared responsibility.
His political journey has been deeply rooted in the tradition of European parliamentary democracy and in the conviction that European integration is first and foremost a project of peace, freedom, and solidarity.
Until very recently, President Hänsch guided our association with wisdom and commitment, inspired by the values that unite us as Europeans, and reaffirmed the significant contribution that former Members of Parliament offer to the European project.
He leaves an enduring legacy for both the history of the Parliament and the future of our Association.”
Josep Borrell, FMA President and Former President of the European Parliament
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Enough with the “right parties”political opportunism over Ceuta.
The migration increase is driven by trafficking networks exploiting a court ruling that limits automatic returns, not regularization.
Solidarity must come before manipulation and fake-news.
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L’Espagne et la France font face à des incendies sans précédent.
Tout mon soutien aux personnes touchées et ma reconnaissance à celles et ceux qui combattent le feu.
L’Europe doit agir ensemble en activant le Mécanisme de protection civile de l’UE.
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España y Francia se enfrentan una emergencia sin precedentes
Mi apoyo a los afectados y reconocimiento a quienes combaten el fuego sin descanso
Europa debe responder unida con el Mecanismo de Protección Civil de la UE.
#negacionismoclimaticomata