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"We will not accept anything less than an MFF that works for the people,” say S&Ds

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021 - 2027 is crucial for the proper functioning of the EU. In a vote today, in Plenary, S&D MEPs have emphasised that the EU budget should reflect the current needs and requests of EU citizens - such as commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, and a Just Transition Fund. Furthermore, negotiations with the Council should start with no further delay, as essential programmes could be under threat. This will prove to be detrimental to their recipients, and this is an option we will not accept.

S&Ds on Turkish invasion in Syria: “EU must use all available instruments to put pressure on Ankara”

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
In a statement in the European Parliament Plenary today, S&D vice-president Kati Piri called for an immediate EU response in reaction to the start of the Turkish military operation in Northern Syria.
 

A robust budget is essential for the just transition to an environmentally and socially sustainable EU, says Iratxe García

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Today at the plenary debate on the upcoming European Council on the 17th and 18th of October, the leader of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament addressed the main priorities for the S&D Group.
 
On Brexit, Iratxe García said:
 

Public-private partnerships key to address shortage of skills and gender balance in aviation

9 October - London Stansted, UK. Kick-starting a campaign to encourage STEM within technical schools and amongst students, Europe’s business aviation industry - led by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) together with the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) - is today calling on government and the private sect

Solidarity saves lives: Council fails to make progress on an EU-wide mechanism on disembarkation

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
While justice and home affairs ministers met in Luxembourg in the last two days to discuss the state of play on migration in the EU, at least 13 more people lost their lives trying to reach Europe. The S&D Group is calling for action from member states to prevent tragic and meaningless deaths in the Mediterranean and for a fair system of distribution based on solidarity.
 

S&Ds: Timmermans is the right person to ensure the EU lives up to the Green New Deal citizens expect

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Following today's hearing with the environment (ENVI), transport (TRAN) and industry, research and energy (ITRE) committees, the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament confirm their strong support for vice-president Frans Timmermans to become the next EU Commissioner for European Green Deal & Climate Action.
 
S&D ENVI committee coordinator, Jytte Guteland, said:
 

S&D Group praises Kosovo for calm and orderly elections

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Last Sunday extraordinary legislative elections took place in Kosovo. The elections had been well managed, transparent and competitive with a vibrant campaign in most of the country, except in the Kosovo Serb areas. The results clearly show the wish for change among the Kosovars.
 
Tonino Picula, S&D Group coordinator on foreign affairs, said:
 

FIEC asks for more EU budget for transport

FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation)
A coalition of stakeholders in which FIEC is taking part and which aims at raising awareness for the potential of the transport sector and its financial needs stresses that a stronger EU budget for transport is of utmost importance for the European economy: “On its own, completing the TEN-T network will create 10 million extra jobs by 2030. State-of-the art transport infrastructure is also an investment in long-term growth and jobs. Investing € 750 billion [could] generate € 4,551 billion additional GDP.

Female political leaders inspire #Girl2Leader on the International Day of the Girl 2019

Women Political Leaders Global Forum
October 7, 2019 - On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl (IDG) 2019, Women Political Leaders (WPL) is connecting accomplished female politicians with #Girl2Leader young girls. Sharing the personal experience of women political leaders shows that a woman’s place is in politics. The initiative, running on social media, has rallied the support of female politicians from Europe to Australia and New Zealand, Asia, as well as Africa and Central America.
 

Women Political Leaders Global Forum

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