BREAKING: The @IntlCrimCourt and its officials have been awarded this year’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought! We are proud to have put forward their candidacy at a time when international justice is under attack. This prize is a powerful recognition of the ICC’s vital work to uphold international law, fight impunity and deliver justice for the victims of the gravest crimes. Let this send a clear message to war criminals and authoritarian regimes everywhere: Europe stands firmly behind the ICC and will defend international justice against those who seek to undermine it. No one is above the law.

EU Parliament is set to endorse the provisional agreement on the Chemicals Omnibus today, marking an important victory for public health and consumer protection. We led a pro-European coalition that pushed back against the European Commission’s harmful deregulatory proposals. @vigenin @IdoiaMendia socialistsanddemocrats.eu/ne…

Big tech doesn't make the rules. We do. Recent AI incidents have made one thing clear: self-regulation is not enough. With the AI Act, the European Union has led the way on AI governance. Now we must turn that leadership into global action—by convening a Global Forum that brings together the U.S., China and other major technological powers. We expect the European Commission to stand firmly behind the AI Act and complement it with an AI Liability Act. Stop letting Big Tech police itself! @alexagiussaliba

Infinite scrolling, confusing language, digital subscription traps, or misleading influencer marketing. Enough of that! Today, we put forward concrete solutions with the publication of our latest position paper. More from @alexagiussaliba & @lauballarin socialistsanddemocrats.eu/ne…

This is the team who, alongside President @IratxeGarper, will lead our fight for Europe's progressive priorities, always keeping the wellbeing of the people at heart. Congratulations to the newly-elected S&D Group Bureau. Let's get to work!✊

Europe still wastes valuable resources: almost 90% of our economy remains linear. A stronger circular economy will cut import dependence, make products more affordable & strengthen EU's industry while protecting our planet. Time to seize this opportunity! socialistsanddemocrats.eu/ne…

Georgia’s Constitutional Court today began hearing the government's bid to ban 5 opposition parties. In 1996 the Court helped build Georgia’s democracy. 30 years on, we hope it won’t help the regime tear it down. reuters.com/business/georgia…

The real enemies of Europe are the vulture funds that throw an 87-year-old disabled woman out of her home. The real enemies of Europe are the climate deniers and not the migrants. @IratxeGarper today on the recent EUCO summit. socialistsanddemocrats.eu/ne…

We need a European budget that matches the scale of the challenges we face. We don't need cuts that force us to choose between security, competitiveness and social justice. Because the question is not whether we can afford to build this Europe. The question is how much it will cost us if we don't. @IratxeGarper

Europe’s enemies aren’t migrants. They’re vulture funds evicting an 87-year-old disabled woman. Autocrats and war-mongers making citizens pay for their wars. Climate deniers sacrificing our homes and crops for profit. And the European accomplices enabling them. @IratxeGarper

Member States have to agree on new own resources for the next EU long-term budget. The period 2028-2034 is crucial and will determine whether or not our Union can tackle current and future challenges. It would be impossible without this fresh money. We debate conclusions of last week's EU summit: europarl.europa.eu/plenary/e…

A warm welcome to Esther Lynch, @etuc_ces general secretary, who joins the S&D Group meeting today. You can count on our progressive family to stand up for EU workers and their rights!

We strongly condemn the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The UN arms embargo must be enforced, and Houthi leaders and their security apparatus must be added to the EU terrorist list. Yemenis need full humanitarian access and a Yemeni-led path to peace. Enough of crisis-by-crisis reactions. The Commission must deliver its Middle East Strategy now, with Parliament fully involved, to drive a coherent and decisive European response. 🔴europarl.europa.eu/plenary/e…

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is failing. So Putin intensifies his campaign of terror and tries to undermine Europe’s resolve. We must strengthen maritime defence, protect exposed regions & support Ukraine. Especially as Trump gambles our future to secure his own.