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ECR leader Syed Kamall’s comparison between social democracy and Nazism is a new low

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Following statements by the leader of the right-wing ECR Group in the European Parliament this morning, in which he associated Nazism to social democracy, S&D Group leader Udo Bullmann said:

Trump’s threats against the migrant caravan from Central America are unacceptable, say S&Ds

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament today expressed their solidarity with the caravan of Central American migrants going to the United States, and have asked for fair treatment.
S&Ds have also requested a plenary debate and resolution in the parliamentary session in November to ask for the respect of human rights and international conventions.

S&Ds stand by Ukraine and call on Russia to fully respect the freedom of navigation in the Azov Sea

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Today, the European Parliament is holding a debate on the situation in the Sea of Azov, a strategic arm of the Black Sea where Russia and Ukraine share the coastline. The S&D Group condemns the construction of the Kerch Bridge to the illegally occupied Crimean Peninsula by the Russian Federation without Ukraine's consent and call on the EU to offer mediation between Moscow and Kiev in order to find a peaceful solution.

Commission Work Programme 2019 is the last chance to deliver and regain citizens’ trust

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
In a letter addressed to the European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, the S&D Group President Udo Bullmann and vice-president Maria João Rodrigues called on the European Commission to bring to reality the promises made in order to regain the trust of the EU citizens.

Austrian Government has to take responsibility: Protection of free and fair elections against online manipulations cannot be delayed any longer

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Speaking during a debate at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, S&D Group leader Udo Bullmann called on the Austrian government to stop blocking proposals designed to protect citizens’ privacy online. 

S&Ds support the right to clean drinkable water for all

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The European Union is finally updating its Drinking Water Directive, which was initially drafted in the 1980s. Today, the Socialists and Democrats in the European Union have backed a legislative proposal to include the demands of the European Citizens Initiative petition, which called for a Right to Water, as part of this Directive renewal.

Internal borders within the Schengen area cannot be the new normal

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The European Parliament Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs Committee today backed proposals to update rules governing the EU’s Schengen border free travel zone.

S&Ds: Postponement of the demolition of Khan al-Ahmar is a wise decision. We expect the Israeli government to come up with a viable and democratic solution

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Following the decision of the Israeli government to suspend the demolition of Khan al-Ahmar, vice-president of the S&D Group, Elena Valenciano, stated:

S&D president Udo Bullmann: After killing of journalist, Europe must maintain a clear, coherent and united position towards Saudi-Arabia

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Following the reports on the killing for the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, S&D Group president Udo Bullmann said:
"We are deeply shocked by the reports on the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia in Istanbul on 2 October 2018. On behalf of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament I express our sincerest condolences to Jamal Khashoggi’s family and friends.

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