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S&Ds protect health of workers by restricting their exposure to substances...
Social Europe & JobsStrasbourg, 25 October 2017Today the European Parliament gave its green light to restrict the exposure of millions of EU workers to carcinogenic and mutagenic substances with...
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EU budget 2018: Well-funded budget is essential to boost growth and jobs
Euro & FinanceStrasbourg, 25 October 2017The S&D Group today voted on the Parliament's EU budget for 2018, which calls for more funding to boost growth, enhance cohesion and tackle the many...
View ArticleBolstering Schengen area Entry and Exit System vital for improved border...
Global EuropeMEPs today endorsed an agreement that will see the introduction of electronic identity checks at the EU’s external borders. The ECR Group’s spokesman on the proposals, Jussi Halla-aho MEP,...
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#MeToo: women, you are not alone, say S&Ds
Social Europe & JobsStrasbourg, 25 October 2017At the request of the Socialists and Democrats, this morning the European Parliament debated the situation concerning sexual harassment and abuse in...
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Entry-Exit system: Border management is vital for a good functioning of the...
Global EuropeStrasbourg, 25 October 2017The European Parliament today approved a new Entry-Exit system for all non-EU nationals arriving in the passport-free Schengen area.S&D Group vice-president...
View ArticleKoelmel: Finding European Parliament's budget cuts - like looking for snow in...
Euro & FinanceThe European Parliament’s vote to increase the EU’s budget for 2018 fails to recognise the reality of public finances in the EU and the political fallout from continually demanding...
View ArticleS&Ds make urgent call for release of Osman Kavala
Global EuropeStrasbourg, 25 October 2017On the eve of the European Summit, another low point has been reached in Turkey with the detention of Osman Kavala, a leading figure in building a more tolerant...
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S&Ds back new rules for a stable securitisation market in Europe
Euro & FinanceStrasbourg, 26 October 2017Under the leadership of S&D Euro MP Paul Tang, the European Parliament today gave its green light to common rules on securitisation in Europe and the...
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Gianni Pittella & Kathleen Van Brempt: We want a special parliamentary...
Agriculture & FoodStrasbourg, 26 October 2017This morning the president of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament Gianni Pittella requested the setting up of a special committee to...
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S&Ds push for transparency and sustainability chapter in trade deals with...
Global EuropeTrade & SocietyStrasbourg, 26 October 2017The European Parliament will vote today on recommendations for the trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand. The Socialists and...
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E-Privacy: A victory for citizens’ interests over lobbying efforts of big...
InfoSocietyStrasbourg, 26 October 2017The European Parliament in Strasbourg today voted in favour of starting negotiations with the Council and Commission over new rules to give citizens control over...
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How can a single company make a change to quality of air, life and environment?
Health & ConsumersClimate & EnvironmentIntroductionUnder the Paris Agreement signed in 2015, 197 countries from all over the world have committed to environmental protection and a more climate...
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Opening the EU market to organic fertilisers: a step further in the right...
Agriculture & FoodSustainable Dev. On 24 October, the European Parliament adopted its final position on the CE marked fertilising products Regulation. FEAD welcomes the decision of the...
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FEDIOL-FEFAC Responsible Soy Workshop Stresses Need for Follow-up Action to...
Agriculture & Food Brussels, 26 October 2017 On 25 October 2017, FEDIOL and FEFAC organised the 5th Workshop on Responsible Soy & Deforestation in Brussels, which attracted experts from...
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Pittella in South America: Europe and Latin America must go hand in hand to...
Global EuropeBrussels, 27 October 2017As of Monday, the President of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Gianni Pittella, will be on mission in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile to...
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