Enlargement has always been a progressive idea. Enlargement is not a transaction. The EU is not only a market – it is above all a community of values. - S&D MEP Tonino Picula

Welcome, Western Balkans progressive leaders. Your presence here in Opatija is a testament to your commitment to Europe and to the hopes of your peoples. You represent the will of millions who aspire to a future of democracy and progress. @iratxegarper.bsky.social

We are today in Opatija, Croatia, hosting a meeting with our progressive partners from the Western Balkans candidate countries to reaffirm our unequivocal support for EU enlargement as Europe’s peace project. @iratxegarper.bsky.social & Tonino Picula www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...

Our S&D Western Balkans meeting in Opatija is about to start! We are joined today by prominent progressive leaders from the region, including BiH PM Nermin Nikšić, to discuss the future of EU enlargement and our cooperation. 🔴TUNE IN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGvW...

A morning visit to the JGL laboratory in Rijeka, a symbol of social democracy. This factory plays a vital role in the Croatian economy, guided by social values and the highest working standards. We are here to stand with the workers and support those who champion their rights.

Trump’s plan offers a real chance for Middle East peace. It must start with ending the Gaza massacre, freeing all hostages & letting humanitarian aid in. Lasting peace means a democratic Palestine alongside a safe Israel. Like all people, Palestinians deserve peace & democracy!

Workers are the driving force of Europe’s green and digital transitions. That is why we fight for decent pay, dignity and safe workplaces. In Opatija 🇭🇷, we discuss new action to defend and strengthen European workers' rights. Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNsc...

Today we honoured the life of Fred Matić MEP. We spoke with him in 2021, just after the EU Parliament passed the Matic report, the first time calling for safe & legal abortion as a fundamental right. Here's Fred in his own words. open.spotify.com/episode/5Ji3...

Fred Matić’s legacy shall live on. We are honoured to name one of our S&D traineeship funds after him 🇪🇺🇭🇷

One year since his sudden passing, we remember our late colleague, S&D MEP Predrag Fred Matić — war hero, friend, and tireless defender of human dignity and women’s rights. He gave voice to the unheard, stood with the weaker, and fought for equality.

Fred Matić was a Croatian war hero whose courage on the battlefield was matched by his determination in politics. People loved him for his sincerity and his tireless fight for equality, dignity, and the rights of those who often feel unheard, says Biljana Borzan.

We’ll fight for the people in Croatia and across Europe. To address the issues that matter most: health care, elderly care, higher wages, shorter working hours. Our fight is for all children around the globe. We’re ready to deliver - Siniša Hajdaš Dončić

We’re in Opatija to defend and strengthen workers’ Europe. Here we adopt our declaration for a new Social Europe: living wages & the right to disconnect, equality for women in pay & pensions, & paid traineeships for youth. Our vision: work for people, not profit - @iratxegarper.bsky.social

Pozdrav, Hrvatska! 🇭🇷🇪🇺 This week we are in Croatia to stand with workers in their daily struggles for fair pay and equal rights. Alongside many field visits and activities, the Group will also pay tribute to our late colleague, S&D member Predrag Fred Matić, who passed away one year ago.

Today, the 🇪🇺 Parliament’s special committee on the housing crisis discussed its first draft report. For the S&Ds, this draft is unacceptable. Time to join forces across the political spectrum to find solutions. What we want 👇 www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/eu-...

The S&D Group demands answers from the @consilium.europa.eu and @ec.europa.eu on the common measures needed to protect EU citizens and the Union's critical infrastructure from Russian provocations - including incursions into 🇪🇺airspace. We expect clarity in upcoming #EPlenary.

Today, the European People’s Party (EPP) and far-right groups in the European Parliament rejected a compromise on the forest monitoring law – a move we strongly opposed! 💬 Eric Sargiacomo 💬 Marta Temido www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/con...

The EU Commission may delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation by yet another year. This is unacceptable. This regulation is key to ensuring deforestation-free goods in our market, says Delara Burkhardt.

Under our leadership, the 🇪🇺Parliament’s committee on employment today agreed on a good and fair deal for European trainees. This agreement would stop the exploitation of young Europeans as cheap or free labour. 👏 @aliciahoms.bsky.social www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...

A crucial step in a divided world! We welcome the expected signing on Tuesday of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the European Union and Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy. 🗨️ @kvanbrempt.bsky.social www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...

We have serious concerns about @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu’s real willingness to deliver binding legislation on social issues. We remain committed to delivering on the EU Pillar of Social Rights, in particular, quality jobs. www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/rea...

The S&D Times is out! 🗞️ Next week, we will be closely following the Employment Committee vote on Quality Traineeships, as well as the first draft report of the Special Committee on the housing crisis. Find out more ⬇️ www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...

Let’s talk about Bogdan Jovičić - a Serbian student whose life is at risk due to politically motivated detention in Serbia. The EU must not remain silent while a young man’s life is endangered for expressing his political views.

Our message from Sarajevo: 30 years after Dayton and Srebrenica, BiH’s only path forward is through EU values: democracy, rule of law, human rights. We stand for justice, alongside civil society, and free media. The Dodik verdict must be respected - to secure BiH’s future.

From what we secured from President von der Leyen during SOTEU to our 2025 Sakharov Prize nominee - check out this week’s S&D Times ⬇️

We demanded a breakthrough. President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu promised to deliver. Because Europe is faced with unprecedented challenges that shake the very core of our Union, the EU must regain its leadership and act decisively in the interest of all Europeans. Action is long overdue.

Today the EP, under S&D leadership, adopted a milestone Gaza resolution, condemning the humanitarian catastrophe done by the Israeli government & calling for sanctions. Europe has to act now! @nachosamor.bsky.social @ymaniatis.bsky.social Read the full article here 👇

Democracy defines Europe. We must protect democratic institutions from foreign interference. We must strengthen the Rule of Law & civil society. And when democracy is attacked internationally, we must defend it. Publish the EUDS Communication - our message to the EU Commission from today’s plenary.

Today, under the lead of our MEP @aurorelalucq.bsky.social, the EU Parliament adopts its report on implementing Draghi’s advice. Europe must heed Draghi’s calls to better use public investment to unlock private capital and to further integrate capital markets.

Our President @iratxegarper.bsky.social urged bold EU action: - Suspend EU-Israel pact, arms embargo & sanctions - Launch a Gaza Facility for reconstruction - Stronger position & confiscate €200B Russian assets Europe needs to be led with urgency, unity & ambition!

We are clear, says @iratxegarper.bsky.social, on what we stand for: If Gaza dies, the soul of Europe dies with Gaza. Stop the genocide in Gaza.

Accepting 15% tariffs without retaliation is unacceptable. Promising the US hundreds of billions in oil, gas, & defence - without authority to do so - was an abuse of power. You went to Scotland to bury the Draghi and Letta reports, and with them, our strategic autonomy. @iratxegarper.bsky.social

The Europe we fight for is clear: peace instead of war, standing against genocide, climate protection not denial, democracy over autocracy, equality and not discrimination. President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, urgency and unity cannot come at the expense of ambition.

A red line in solidarity with Gaza. There are no words to describe the horror. The EU has failed to respond to the urgency of the catastrophic situation. We call on President von der Leyen to act now! @iratxegarper.bsky.social

We’re sounding the alarm over the political crisis in Serbia, trapped in protests, police violence & media witch-hunts. We’re calling out the EPP for its complicit silence & persistent appeasement of their political family member Aleksandar Vučić. @kvanbrempt.bsky.social @ Tonino Picula

This week, we reaffirm the vital role of our landmark European Social Fund - the only EU fund fully dedicated to social priorities. For our social Europe to survive and prosper, we must protect this fund in the upcoming negotiations on the next EU multiannual budget. @maritmaij.bsky.social

Europe is living its worst wildfire year on record: 9,000 km² burnt, fueled by man-made global warming. Yet the political right keeps burying their heads in the sand. Climate change is real and devastating. The EU Green Deal is our chance to fight back. We won't give up!

Russia has proved once again it’s not interested in peace. The EU must increase the pressure with more weapons, stronger sanctions, real enforcement, and the seizing of Russian frozen assets. Full reaction from @thijsreuten.bsky.social www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...

There is no point talking about security guarantees for Ukraine when we cannot pressure Putin into wanting peace. Our strategy must change. More pressure. More weapons. Stronger sanctions. Real enforcement. Seize Russian assets. @thijsreuten.bsky.social

By striking Ukraine harder than ever, Putin mocks the US peace efforts and European complacency. It's time to drastically increase the pressure with resolute economic sanctions by all transatlantic allies, including the US. Confiscating Russian frozen assets cannot be a taboo anymore.

Amid ongoing violence against the people of Serbia, President Vučić has now also resorted to desperate disrespect toward the European Parliament. We strongly condemn the police violence in Novi Sad last night and the unacceptable slander directed at the Greens and Renew.

“The Commission must match Europe’s economic weight with political courage, uphold international law from Ukraine to Gaza, and deliver bold policies that give citizens security, solidarity and hope for the future.” @IratxeGarper ahead of SOTEU. Our MEPs’ plenary quotes ⬇️

⚠️We voted against the creation of a Working Group to scrutinise EU funding for NGOs. This move is a direct attack on civil society by the conservatives and the far-right, whose sole aim is to delegitimize voices that don’t share their worldview. Our joint reaction with Renew, Greens and The Left 👇

The far-right changes its name in the EP from ID to Patriots for Europe, but not its habits. The detected misuse of the EU funds should lead to a thorough investigation and the responsible Members have to bear legal consequences! www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...

Trump’s tariff war is illegal. Europe needs stronger response. We will work on the legislative proposals, defending the real interests of European businesses and citizens and the rule of law. @kvanbrempt.bsky.social @ Brando Benifei

The next CAP must start from the needs of citizens: safe, high-quality and affordable food; guaranteed food security and food sovereignty; and farming that restores nature. The S&Ds set out their vision for a stronger and fairer post-2027 CAP ⬇️ www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds...

Europe cannot bow down to Trump when applying digital rules to Big Tech. S&D VP Alex Agius Saliba reacts to the the last-minute withdrawal by the European Commission of its announcement regarding Google’s adtech fine www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/eur...

New S&D report out now on alarming reality for trainees, risks posed by the lack of regulation for workers’ rights + solutions to secure fair pay & full rights. @aliciahoms.bsky.social www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/fig...

The US government decision to revoke visas for Palestinian reps, including President Mahmoud Abbas, ahead of #UNGA, is unacceptable - a direct attack on diplomacy and the two-state solution. We strongly condemn this. Peace is built through dialogue, not by silencing one side!

Don’t miss our latest newsletter with an overlook on the upcoming Plenary session. And a strong, clear message from Group leader @iratxegarper.bsky.social regarding the 🇪🇺Commission’s #SOTEU in September 👇 www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-...