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On U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs and their impact: "EU must renegotiate the new U.S. tariffs."

Brussels, October 16, 2025 – 

With S&D support, EP pushes to end Russian oil imports by 2026 and gas by 2027, accelerating energy independence

Today, the Socialists & Democrats in the European Parliament voted in favour of a mandate to bring forward the complete ban on Russian oil imports to 1 January 2026 and Russian gas imports to 1 January 2027.  

S&D Latin America Days: strengthening the EU-Latin America progressive agenda

The third edition of the S&D Latin America Days, organised in cooperation with the Party of European Socialists (PES) and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS), takes place in Brussels on 15-16 October.

Urgent action needed on AI’s ethical challenges

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concern but a present reality, bringing with it ethical challenges that demand urgent action. Marking Global Ethics Day, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CISI (the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment) warn that without improved skills, stronger governance and aligned policies, the profession risks losing the trust on which it is built.

The report, AI Monitor: Shining a light on AI’s ethical threats for finance professionals, identifies four key findings:

Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium Call for Urgent EU Action to Safeguard Aluminium Circularity

A successful breakfast debate at the European Parliament sparked discussion on aluminium circularity, exploring policy options to retain high-quality aluminium scrap in Europe, support closed-loop recycling systems, strengthen environmental standards for scrap exports and secure a level playing field for European Industry. Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) and European Aluminium (EA) are urging policymakers to take immediate action to safeguard aluminium circularity.

S&Ds instrumental in advancing a better Sustainability Omnibus Proposal

This afternoon, the legal affairs committee (JURI), adopted the so-called Sustainability Omnibus package I, which includes the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) legislation by rapporteur Jörgen Warborn (EPP, SE).

S&Ds strengthen EU Budget 2026 for people and progress

Today, the European Parliament’s committee on budgets voted on its position for the EU budget 2026 – and thanks to the Socialists and Democrats, the result is a stronger, fairer, and more people-centred budget for Europe.

Vote on the EU Omnibus Package on Sustainability: "European Parliament must deliver – without further delays!"

Frankfurt/Brussels, 13 October 2025 – On the vote in the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament regarding the Omnibus Package on Sustainability, VDMA Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann states:
 

    S&Ds urge stronger EU action to protect Europe’s economic security amid China’s rare-earth export controls

    The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament express serious concern over China’s announcement introducing sweeping export controls on rare-earth minerals and related technologies.

    ACCA and the European Accounting Association collaborate to strengthen profession

    ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the European Accounting Association (EAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration between academic leaders across Europe and professional body counterparts with a focus on advancing research, providing opportunities for upskilling and inspiring the next generation of students to pursue careers in accountancy.

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