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One year after Novi Sad: EU must sanction violators of human rights in Serbia

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

One year after the Novi Sad tragedy – which claimed 16 lives and exposed widespread corruption and cronyism among Serbia’s ruling elite led by autocratic president Aleksandar Vučić – the country has been gripped by mass protests and escalating repression. 

The Socialists secure an EU Affordable Housing Plan for 2026

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

In recent months, the Socialists and Democrats have been intensively negotiating with the European Commission to keep the Socialists' priorities at the top of the EU agenda and to provide answers and effective solutions to our citizens' concerns – jobs, housing, social rights, the green transition, carbon neutrality, competitiveness, and own resources.

Recommendations ahead of the October European Council (2040 target and road/ICE ban).

FuelsEurope
Dear Excellency,
 
The European Fuel Manufacturing industry is committed to contribute to the EU ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050. To be successful, the right pathway must be ensured. One of the key factors in this ambitious journey is that the energy and climate transition should be rooted in a technology- neutral legislative framework that:
  • safeguards the competitiveness of European industries, ensuring that “made in EU” products are not disadvantaged with respect to global competitors;

Industry Leaders Warn: 2040 Climate Ambition and CO2 Standards for cars and vans must align with Europe’s economic and industrial reality

FuelsEurope

Brussels, 21 October 2025: Ahead of the European Council meeting on 23 October, the European Fuel Manufacturing Industry calls on EU leaders to ensure that Europe’s climate and energy policies remain grounded in economic and industrial realities.

In a letter addressed to the EU Member States’ Ambassadors, FuelsEurope and its 40 Member Companies set out two urgent priorities: the upcoming 2040 climate target and the CO2 regulation for cars and vans.

Deal on EDIP – a first step towards a genuine European Defence Union

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Today, negotiators from the European Parliament and the member states reached an agreement on the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) – a €1.5 billion initiative.

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

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry

Brussels, October 16, 2025 – 

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

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

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

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

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

ACCA

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

Metal Packaging Europe

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.

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