The VDMA, in principle, supports the cornerstones of EU Commissioner Thierry Breton's semiconductor initiative. This is about more than chip factories: manufacture of production equipment and chip design capabilities are crucial for technological sovereignty.

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament’s committee on budgetary control deplores the discharge granted by the right-wing groups to Frontex. The S&D Group voted to refuse discharge to the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for its 2019 expenses due to the numerous examples of general mismanagement of the agency, as well as the severe shortcomings in fulfilling Frontex’s fundamental rights obligations.

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament want cheaper roaming prices for mobile phone services when citizens are traveling in the European Union. They included this in a report, to be adopted today in the European Parliament’s committee on industry, research and energy.

Following the victory of the SPD in yesterday’s parliamentary elections with 25,7% as first parliamentary group, the S&D Group congratulates Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz and the SPD for their successful campaign and strong result. The elections in Germany send a clear message for a strong social democracy and progressive policies all across Europe. 

Commenting on the German elections, Iratxe García Pérez, S&D Group president, said:

Brussels, 27 September 2021:  The European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health[1] launches today to raise awareness of the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and call for action from European decision-makers.

The announcement comes ahead of World Heart Day on 29 September.