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The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament works for social justice, sustainability & equality for all.

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  1. Apr 24

    We salute recognition of the mass killings of Armenians during WWI as genocide. In 2015 the EP already adopted a resolution to commemorate the and to pay tribute to the memory of 1,5 million innocent Armenian victims who perished in the Ottoman Empire.

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  2. Apr 24

    We fight for mandatory rules for all businesses to ensure that the rights of workers and environmental standards are fully respected. 🚫Products made with forced labour must be banned from entering the EU market. We don’t want t-shirts made with blood and tears!

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  3. Apr 24

    The situation of workers in improved over the past years - also thanks to EU’s efforts. The minimum wages doubled, inspections are taking place and laws to better protect workers have been passed. By getting engaged we can make a real difference for people!

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  4. Apr 24

    Eight years ago today, 1135 people died in the collapse of the textile company in Bangladesh.🖤 This tragedy opened the eyes of the world to the plight of textile workers - the weakest link in global supply chains ruthlessly pushing for the cheapest prices.

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  5. Apr 23

    The Mediterranean cannot continue to be a cemetery. Every loss of life is unacceptable so solutions, like stepping up EU search and rescue efforts, are all the more urgent.

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  6. Apr 23

    ✅ Covid certificate 💻 Terrorist content online 🇪🇺🇬🇧 EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement 🧸 European Child Guarantee This and more on our agenda for the week ahead 👇

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  7. Apr 23

    Very worried about the news of French business organisation meddling in draft EU law on financial transparency and public CBCR. The French government must clarify its position. and react ⬇️

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  8. Apr 23

    The civilian Interim National Unity Government (NUG) is Myanmar’s only legitimate gov't. We call on the EU countries and international community to recognize&support it. The military junta cannot represent the people it is killing.

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  9. Apr 22

    🗳️✅The committee adopts 's progress report on . With this report, we send a strong message: human rights and democracy in Turkey must be at the center of any relations with Ankara. The EU should continue to support civil society in Turkey.

    ✋There can be no progress in EU-Turkey relations if there is no progress in the human rights and rule of law situation in . Today is voting on its toughest report ever on Turkey, drafted by our S&D Member ⤵️
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  10. Apr 22

    🚴 Nurses and caretakers, lorry drivers and store workers, cleaners and delivery staff: Millions of workers risking their health and life for all of us. They are essential, but also underpaid. It’s time for respect and fairness. It’s time for ! ✊

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  11. Apr 22

    At every opportunity we call for more transparency and more accountability. It is the only way to fix . We'll repeat that message in tomorrow's scrutiny group in Parliament. We expect the and Management to respond.

    On my visit to Slovenia 🇸🇮 Thursday 22nd April, I will have press point with MB Chairperson Marko GAŠPERLIN. Our shared goal is a robust & transparent agency that excels in carrying out its regulatory functions. Follow LIVE 🔴17h45 CET 22/4
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  12. Apr 22

    Member states who want to benefit from cohesion must uphold the against violence, and make concrete steps towards equality. Today in we made it clear - we will leave nobody behind and we fight for a cohesion policy that benefits everyone.

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  13. Apr 22

    Cohesion policy will always be connected with gender equality and equal access. Its implementation cannot risk endangering women and community. We are proud to now have a strong link between EU funds and respect of women and LGBTIQ rights.

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  14. Apr 22

    ✋There can be no progress in EU-Turkey relations if there is no progress in the human rights and rule of law situation in . Today is voting on its toughest report ever on Turkey, drafted by our S&D Member ⤵️

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  15. Apr 22

    After years of blind denial, good to have the US back in the fight against climate change. At today's we call for real commitments: biggest polluters on this planet should finally take action. There is no better way to celebrate

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    Apr 22

    Date SET puts EU-UK agreement on the agenda, vote next Tuesday. Future relationship needs clear rules as a foundation. UK has to stick to agreements, otherwise there is a risk of escalation in Northern Ireland and severe damage to economic relations

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    Apr 22

    I can’t believe & are abandoning the plenary debate on . What happened in Ankara deserves a debate in its own right, not a joint jumbled debate together with so that some can hide the gender dimension. We won’t.

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  18. Apr 22

    One in six European employees does not earn enough to make ends meet. Workers deserve better than this. It's time for respect and decent wages! Today S&D's will present her report on Adequate Minimum Wages in the EU in

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    Apr 21

    revealed one thing very clearly: we haven’t achieved equality yet. We need feminism on every level. Which is why we urge to push the women on boards directive in an open letter.

    Together with 74 colleagues I have written to that apologies for are welcome, but it's time to put his 💰 where his 👄 is. We ask him to commit to legislation on more women on company boards. It’s too late to turn back time, it's not too late for action.
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  20. Apr 21

    Together with social partners and civil society, we call on EU governments to turn the European Union into an engine of social progress, ahead of the ✊🌹 Read our "2030 Porto Agenda for Sustainable Wellbeing" declaration ⬇️

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