We are one step closer to making companies do business responsibly!

Under the new due diligence rules voted today, companies will have the legal obligation to prevent and stop business practices harming human rights and the environment.

Abortion activists in Poland count on our support.
One week from now, in Krakow, we will be discussing the growing backlash against women’s rights inspired by the far right and conservatives. And we will reaffirm our steadfast support by launching a pan-European progressive initiative to make sure the rights of all women in the EU are set in stone. Are you with us?✊

Climate-neutral flying in Europe?
It's possible.

An important step was taken last night, with the Refuel Aviation deal.

Targets?
🔴more sustainable jet fuel
🔴smaller climate footprint
🔴green aviation sector

Let's do this!✊

Today, President Iratxe Garcia met VP Frans Timmermans & commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius to tackle the future of Doñana. The regional government plan is a point of no return for its survival, against all Green Deal EU laws.

Our message: All institutions & administrations must work together to protect this world heritage.

We will join forces with our Polish social democratic party, Nowa Lewica, at an external group meeting taking place in Krakow from 2 to 5 May, 2023, to defend the rule of law and women’s rights – issues that go hand in hand and have been under attack by the PiS government. We will also discuss our progressive solutions to current EU challenges, including the social and economic damage caused by Putin's war on Ukraine.

https://www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds-go-krakow-2-5-may-defend-rule-law-and-push-eu-charter-womens-rights

✊Our proposal for an EU Charter on Women's Rights is adopted!

The entire EU must now follow suit, to make sure its provisions are respected by all member states.
We will push for a public debate, ahead of the 2024 elections.

https://www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/krakow-sds-push-eu-charter-womens-rights

Because there can be no democracy without a free press, we strive to better protect journalists from the many attacks and abuses they face. Europe must lead by example. #WorldPressFreedomDay

The new RSF Press Freedom Index is out 👇

Victory does not lie in the defeat of an enemy. It lies in the peace and prosperity we built over the past 78 years, and will continue to build together.

#VEDay

Today's vote on the EU ratification of the #IstanbulConvention is a great achievement of a long political battle.

Our fight to stop violence against women does not end here. We want a 🇪🇺 Directive to criminalise all forms of gender-based violence, including rape & cybercrimes.

https://www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds-eu-ratification-istanbul-convention-great-achievement-we-will-go-further-eliminate-all

Doing business means doing business responsibly!

We’re gearing up for a crucial vote next week. We want a European law that protects the people and the planet.

Big companies, CEOs, are you listening?

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🚨Breaking!

Today's vote on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is a huge step forward towards legislation that prevents companies from abusing the planet and people.

And we made it happen.

Way to go, Lara Wolters & team✊
#CSDDD

AI is continuously blurring the lines between what's real and what isn't. We must act fast! Commissioner Vera Jourova is right to add generative AI to the Code of Conduct on Disinformation. But with the AI Act voted next week, we want to make it mandatory to label AI-generated content.

The countdown is on! This time next year, citizens in all EU member states will once again head to the ballots to have their say and determine what the European Parliament looks like for the next term. The 10th direct elections will take place from 6 to 9 June 2024. Whether it’s for a fairer future, for a sustainable Europe, for better rights, for true equality, integration or fair taxation, save the date for the next European elections.

What set out to be a discussion about banning unpaid internships turned into a lively debate on topics varying from climate change to Treaty change, minimum income, social housing and mental health, digital and social issues.

Yesterday, at the #EYE2023 in Strasbourg we were shown, once again, that the young generation is facing difficult times, but can also be relied upon for concrete solutions.

Missed the debate? Watch it all here - https://lnkd.in/esFhRzG2

Beyond the EU's unwavering support to #Ukraine during this war, we must also stand ready to support the country in its reconstruction. Billions will be needed. S&D VP Pedro Marques calls on the EU Commission to create the legal basis to finally use frozen Russian assets.

This is a good day for young Europeans!

The European Parliament is calling for an EU law to ensure that all trainees are paid.

Next step - consultations with social partners.

We expect the legislative proposal from the European Commission by the end of this year.

Love wins! 🌈❤️🇪🇪✊

The Estonian Parliament voted to legalise same-sex marriages.
It's the second country in Eastern Europe and the first Baltic nation to have marriage equality, sending an important message to all member states.

Palju õnne Eesti!
Armastus võidab!

The S&D Times just dropped. Coming up:

🌍ACP-EU about to kick off in Brussels
🐝battle to restore Europe's nature continues in the Parliament
🇮🇹 we look forward to welcoming PD leader Elly Schlein to our Group meeting

https://www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sd-times-weekly-update-weeks-highlights-and-whats-coming-83

The EU and the ACP Countries have just decided to extend by 4 months the old Cotonou Agreement. We cannot accept that a single member state jeopardizes a partnership of over one hundred countries from four different continents. We will send a clear message to the European Council and to the government of Poland: let’s stop holding the post-Cotonou Agreement hostage. Let’s give us all a chance for a better future.
Check out an op-ed by Carlos Zorrinho: https://www.euractiv.com/section/africa/opinion/it-is-time-for-poland-to-lift-their-block-on-the-post-cotonou-treaty/