The S&D Group welcomes Denmark’s takeover of the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. For the next six months, Denmark will play a pivotal role – amid challenging times – inadvancing the green and digital transitions, and reinforcing security in a complex global landscape.

Today, 28 June 2025, in Budapest ahead of the Pride to defend LGBTIQ+ rights, democracy and the rule of Law, the S&D Bureau adopted the following statement. This is a clear commitment to show our solidarity with all people in Hungary and across Europe.

Although new technology has opened up numerous possibilities for learning, creativity and entertainment, it has also become a dangerous space for young users. Hypersexualized and violent content, suicides and cyberbullying are among the daily harmful content they are exposed to on social media platforms, leading to increased anxiety and/or depression.

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament’s committee on regional development today gathered a majority for the adoption of the mandate of the European Parliament to enter negotiations with the member states in the Council on the mid-term review of the EU cohesion policy until 2027.