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Socialists and Democrats in Chemnitz today: Together with citizens for democracy and freedom!

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
In the context of the S&Ds #EuropeTogether initiative, S&D Group president, Udo Bullmann, and S&D MEP from Saxony, Constanze Krehl, will meet with citizens in Chemnitz to discuss about Democracy and Europe.
The event is part of the S&Ds “Democracy Month” and will be organised in form of a “Go Local” event in the city. One of the key topics will be the threat posed by nationalist and far right forces.

S&Ds defend EU workers' right in the face of challenge from conservatives in the European Parliament

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Today, the Socialists and Democrats led a majority in the European Parliament to defend a report aiming at improving working conditions and establishing new rights for millions of European workers, in spite of a challenge from the EPP and the ECR. The S&Ds denounced efforts from the right wing to block progress on a legislative proposal that will pave the way to better protection for workers in precarious jobs and fulfil the commitments made under the European Social Pillar.

S&Ds lead the vote to strengthen rail passengers’ rights in the EU

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Today, the European Parliament backed the report drafted by S&D MEP Bogusław Liberadzki aiming to reinforce passengers' rights. The existing regulation, from 2009, introduced important rights for passengers, but there are loopholes in the implementation that the vote today intends to overcome. 

Bangladesh must stop crackdown on civil society, media and critics

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
On the request of the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament voted today a resolution on the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh, where the government has intensified its crackdown on civil society, media, and critics. The imprisoning of Shahidul Alam, an internationally recognised photojournalist who did nothing but criticise the authorities for the use of violence against protesting students, is just one recent example. 

EBB - European Biodiesel Board

An interview with Dr Gerd Götz, Director General, European Aluminium

European Aluminium

Dr Gerd Götz has been Director General of European Aluminium since 2013. Based in Brussels, the association represents more than 80 members with 600 plants across 30 European countries from all parts of the aluminium value chain.  Here he discusses how to successfully lead a vital European association.

What are the most important issues currently facing European associations?

Caritas Europa

S&Ds: Brexit deal is edging closer, but devil remains in the detail

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The S&D Group takes note of the agreement that has been announced on the terms for an orderly withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.

S&Ds: We need new rules to protect the integrity of our elections in a digital age

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
During a debate today in Strasbourg on what can be done to protect the European Parliament elections from foreign interference, S&D MEPs called on national governments to stop blocking legislative proposals that will help protect citizens’ privacy online. S&D Group leader Udo Bullmann, who was not available to speak in the debate, also made clear that if tech giants did not take real action to prevent the spread of misinformation and fake news on their sites, then the Group will push for legislation to ensure it.

S&Ds: By refusing to modify its budget plan, the Italian government destroys its credibility and mutual trust in the EU

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Following the decision by the Italian government not to change its budgetary targets, despite the possibility of EU sanctions, the vice-president of the S&D Group, Mercedes Bresso, stated:
 

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