The European Council, Commission, and Parliament – under the leadership of the S&D Group – reached an agreement last night on a regulation to prevent plastic pellet losses. The S&Ds welcome this outcome as a major victory in the fight against plastic pollution.
Today, the European Parliament’s committee on the environment, climate and food safety adopted a forward-looking report on the European Water Resilience Strategy, led by S&D MEP Thomas Bajada, marking a key step in protecting one of our most vital resources.
Today, EuropaBio attended the Strategic Dialogue on the Pharmaceutical Sector with Commission President von der Leyen to discuss EU response to the changed landscape through US global tariffs.
The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament have always been staunch supporters of EU enlargement – Europe’s peace project. A credible, merit-based enlargement process is an investment in peace, stability, and shared prosperity in Europe.
Today, pro-European forces – the European People’s Party, S&D Group, Renew Europe and the Greens – have laid the foundations for long-lasting cooperation to ensure democratic stability and predictability for our citizens and businesses.
In response to the decision of US President Donald Trump to install 20% unjustified, illegal, and disproportionate tariffs on EU exports, the S&Ds urge the European Commission to take legal, legitimate, and decisive action to maximise pressure on the US and defend European interests.
The guidelines for the EU budget 2026 were adopted by the plenary of the European Parliament with the support of the S&D Group. The Socialists and Democrats consider this result as a demonstration of what the pro-EU forces can deliver when they work together for the common good.