EU has done all it can on Brexit reassurances - question is now for the UK...
UK in EuropeFollowing the agreement on legally binding reassurances last night by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and UK Prime Minister Theresa May, S&D Group President Udo...
View ArticleSole trader, partnership, LLC or co-operative? Setting-up in business needs...
Public AffairsChoosing the right legal form for their business is a key step on the road to success for many small business founders, and it's a decision that demands an open and informed conversation...
View ArticleEU backs new rules to protect whistleblowers throughout the EU
SecurityYesterday evening, negotiators from the European Parliament, Commission and Council made a preliminary agreement on new rules that will ensure that whistleblowers are protected throughout...
View ArticleProgressive forces in Europe promote gender balance - S&D frontrunner for...
Social Europe & JobsThe European Parliament held in Strasbourg today a high-level debate in plenary at the request of the S&D Group on gender balance in EU economic and monetary affairs’...
View ArticleS&Ds: From today, the unfair trading practices in the food chain are a relic...
Agriculture & FoodHealth & ConsumersAfter a positive end to the inter-institutional negotiations with the Council and following today’s overwhelming vote in the plenary of the European...
View ArticleWe must reinforce the EU’s potential to prevent conflicts and promote peace...
SecurityToday, the European Parliament adopted a report drafted by the S&D MEP Soraya Post calling for the reinforcement of the institutional and financial capacities of the EU on conflict...
View ArticleS&Ds achievement for cultural goods and against tax avoidance
Trade & SocietyThe European Parliament, with support of the S&D Group, took an important decision today on the import of cultural goods into Europe, a market that counts for about 19 billion...
View ArticleS&D Group leader Udo Bullmann: We need a coalition of the willing for fair...
Euro & FinanceFollowing the announcement that the European finance ministers could not agree on a digital tax, S&D Group leader Udo Bullmann says:“I am disappointed that, due to the resistance...
View ArticleContinuous pressure from S&D Group is showing results in reforming tax havens
Euro & FinanceThe Socialists and Democrats welcome the updated blacklist* of tax havens approved by EU finance ministers today and call for EU member states to also fight their unprincipled own tax...
View ArticleS&Ds on Brexit: work with Labour for a closer EU-UK relationship or put the...
UK in EuropeFollowing the defeat of the Conservative government on the second meaningful vote on the UK’s departure from the EU, S&D Group president Udo Bullmann, and S&D Group spokesperson on...
View ArticleRecord-breaking plastics conference attended by sustainability professionals...
Climate & EnvironmentThe 14th edition of IdentiPlast, Europe’s leading conference focused on the recycling and recovery of used plastics, was the largest ever. It featured talks from over 50...
View ArticleThe country is divided, the government is divided and the population is divided
UK in EuropeThe President of the Party of the European Left, Gregor Gysi declares: With the rejection of the Brexit-Deal by Prime Minister Teresa May in the House of Commons is certain that she could...
View ArticleNational Energy and Climate Plans Depict a Strong Future for Gas in the...
EnergyBrussels, 13 March 2019. Gas is very present in the Member States’ NECPs, but Eurogas sees room for improvement in the recognition of the value of gas for the coming 10 years. All Member States...
View ArticleEuropean Parliament approves update to EU’s Visa Information System
Global EuropeThe European Parliament today approved updated rules governing the EU’s Visa Information System. This is the EU database that connects border guards at the EU’s external borders with...
View ArticleS&Ds ensure more money for frontline member states, despite opposition from EPP
Justice & Home AffairsThe European Parliament today approved the creation of a fund of over €10 billion to help member states manage asylum, migration and integration for the period 2021-2027. The...
View ArticleS&Ds fight for EU-wide improvement of equal access to products and services...
Health & ConsumersThe Socialists and Democrats were the driving force behind a new piece of legislation that will allow European citizens with disabilities better access to products and services...
View ArticleS&Ds welcome Youth for Climate Movement and call for a carbon-neutral economy...
Climate & EnvironmentToday the plenary of the European Parliament debated on how to fight climate change in the presence of 60 young Europeans representing the Youth for Climate Movement started...
View ArticleThe UK economy needs a confidence boost, says ACCA
Euro & FinanceUK in EuropeIn response to the UK Chancellor's Spring Statement, ACCA's head of taxation, Chas Roy-Chowdhury says:'There are many aspects of the tax system which have not received the...
View ArticleKatarina Barley, Constanze Krehl & Udo Bullmann in Leipzig: #EuropeTogether...
InfoSocietyThe S&D Group together with its progressive partners will organise its next #EuropeTogether conference this Friday, 15 March 2019, in Leipzig in Germany. The topic to be discussed is‘We...
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