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EU housing draft report unacceptable for S&Ds

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Today, the European Parliament’s special committee on the housing crisis in the EU discussed its first draft report, put together by the Spanish MEP from the European People’s Party (EPP).

S&Ds head to Croatia to stand up for workers’ dignity

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Next week, the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament will be in Opatija and Rijeka to stand with workers striving to reclaim respect and dignity in Europe’s digital and green transformations.
 
In Croatia, the S&D Group will also pay tribute to our late colleague, former MEP Predrag Fred Matić – a true champion of social justice and women’s rights, who passed away a year ago. By naming one of our traineeship programmes after him, his vision of a Europe built on equality, justice, and human dignity will live on.

New e-leaflet: “FIEC Key Figures - 2025 edition

FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation)
The 2025 edition of the e-leaflet “FIEC Key Figures” (based on 2024 data) is now available for download. Have a look at its content deriving from this year’s “FIEC Statistical Report” and presenting construction activity in Europe. An overview on the main activities, total investment, and jobs in construction. 
 

Conservatives and the far right leave Europe blind to forest fires

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Today, the European People’s Party (EPP) and far-right groups in the European Parliament rejected a compromise on the forest monitoring law – a move strongly opposed by the S&D Group.

On the Free Trade Agreement of the EU: "A milestone in trade relations with Indonesia"

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry
Frankfurt/Brussels, 23 September 2025 – Thilo Brodtmann, VDMA’s Executive Director, comments on the conclusion of the EU trade negotiations with Indonesia:
 
"For the European mechanical and plant engineering industry the EU's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Indonesia would be a milestone. It provides the opportunity to dismantle existing trade barriers and improve access to this future market."
 

S&Ds drive European Parliament to take a united and firm stance for trainees

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Under the leadership of the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament’s employment committee today agreed on a good and fair deal for European trainees. This agreement would put an end to the ‘wild west’ of traineeships and stop the exploitation of young Europeans as cheap or free labour.

Euractiv adds FIREPOWER to its Pro policy subscriptions

Euractiv

[Brussels, 22 September 2025] The trusted and authoritative defence policy subscription FIREPOWER today becomes a full part of Euractiv’s Pro subscriptions offering. FIREPOWER subscribers now receive in-depth defence policy news, scoops and analysis 5 days-a-week straight to their inbox at 7am, Monday to Friday, as well as access to exclusive content online and policy briefings with Euractiv’s defence reporters.

S&Ds welcome signing of EU-Indonesia trade agreement as a crucial step in a divided world

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament welcome the expected signing on Tuesday of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the European Union and Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

Reality check at the Porto summit: Social ambition left behind

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

For the Socialists and Democrats, Porto has always been a symbol of the progressive fight for social justice. There have been many hiccups at the start of this social summit in Porto, and we have serious concerns about European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's real willingness to deliver binding legislation on social issues.

On the EU debate on climate ambition: "EU’s 2040 climate target requires swift agreement in the Council"

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry
Frankfurt/Brussels, 18 September 2025 – VDMA Chief Executive Thilo Brodtmann comments on the postponement of the vote on the EU climate target for 2040 in the EU Environment Council: 
 
"If the EU wants to maintain its global leadership role in climate protection, it is essential that the EU Council reach a swift agreement on the 2040 climate target. A clear and unified EU position is crucial in the run-up to the COP30 summit in November."
 

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