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EU’s rapid response force of at least 5,000 troops - putting the Union’s strategic autonomy on track!

Under the leadership of the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament is set today to support a strong EU rapid response force known as the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC), consisting of at least 5,000 troops. This is fully in line with the proposal by High Representative Josep Borrell enshrined in the Strategic Compass.

S&Ds: EU parliament gives its green light for a more sustainable trans-European transport network accessible to all

Greener, safe, resilient and accessible to all, both from a geographic and socioeconomic perspective. This is the mandate approved - during the Strasbourg plenary - (under Rule 71) of the highly important revision of the TEN-T Regulation, the EU’s trans-European transport network.

EU Commission and member states must act now to stop exploitation of lorry drivers

The European Commission and EU member states must act now to stop the scandalous exploitation of lorry drivers within the European transport sector, urge S&Ds. Today, on our initiative, the European Parliament discussed this topic at the plenary session in Strasbourg, after it was brought to public attention by striking truckers in Gräfenhausen, Germany.

S&Ds increased investment for the European strategic autonomy with €3.3bn for microchips "made in the EU"

A deal was reached under the leadership of the Socialists and Democrats on the so-called European Chips Act, creating better conditions for the production of semi-conductors in the EU as a result of negotiations between the political groups in the European Parliament, the European Commission and the member states in the Council of the European Union.

Kosovo finally joins rest of Western Balkans in visa-free travel to EU

Today, Kosovo finally gets the European Parliament’s green light for visa-free travel to the European Union. On Wednesday, the final act on visa liberalisation with Kosovo will be signed at the ceremony in Strasbourg.

Polish illegal ban on Ukrainian farm products - a hysterical reaction that plays into Putin's hands

As an example of yet another clear disregard of EU rules, the Polish PiS government has introduced an illegal ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural and food products to the territory of Poland.

“Xi Jinping must put pressure on Putin’s Russia,” says Iratxe García, calling for effective and united EU strategy towards China

Faced with unprecedented global challenges such as climate emergency, the pandemic and war in Europe, the EU must avoid the trap of ‘power bloc logic’.

Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga to address Hungarian LGBTQ education law at MCC Brussels’ event

Brussels, Belgium

S&Ds: Strong Social Climate Fund needed to support vulnerable citizens in the transition to climate neutrality

Tomorrow, the European Parliament is set to approve the Social Climate Fund, a critical component of the FitFor55 package designed to align climate action with social justice.

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