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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · 3d

@cesarluena.bsky.social : ending plastic pellet losses
Tonino Picula: Serbia repression
@ymaniatis.bsky.social: Sakharov nominee

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Plenary Times - What's on the S&Ds' agenda for Strasbourg: 20 - 23 October, 2025 | Socialists and Democrats

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · 3d

Covering #EPlenary? Our MEPs' quotes⤵️

@iratxegarper.bsky.social : EUCO & Commission work plan
@gabischoff.bsky.social: Anti-Poverty Law
@birgitsippel.bsky.social : Hungary spying claims

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Plenary Times - What's on the S&Ds' agenda for Strasbourg: 20 - 23 October, 2025 | Socialists and Democrats

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · 18d

For anyone covering the EU Parliament, here’s quotes on the key files from our MEPs.

S&D Plenary Bulletin.

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Plenary Times - What's on the S&Ds' agenda for Strasbourg: 06 - 09 October, 2025 | Socialists and Democrats

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · 21d

1 year ago we suddenly lost Fred Matić MEP. He was the first guest in our podcast, Take a Left.

He speaks openly and clearly about his unusual life, from war hero to legislator fighting for women's rights.

Take a listen.

S&D Group @socialistsanddemocrats.eu · 21d

Today we honoured the life of Fred Matić MEP.

We spoke with him in 2021, just after the EU Parliament passed the Matic report, the first time calling for safe & legal abortion as a fundamental right.

Here's Fred in his own words.

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"You will not intimidate us" How we won a victory for women's rights with Fred Matic

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Sep 10

In Gaza, where they have been deliberately targeted, their work is vital to saving lives and ensuring the world knows the truth.

Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Sep 10

We proudly nominate journalists and humanitarian aid workers in all conflicts—represented by the Palestinian Press Association, the Palestine Red Crescent Society, and UNRWA—for the 2025 Sakharov Prize.

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Sep 5

What's the S&D position?

@iratxegarper.bsky.social on the State of the Union
Alex Agius Saliba on Package Travel Directive
@nachosamor.bsky.social on Gaza
@thijsreuten.bsky.social on Ukraine
@kvanbrempt.bsky.social on EU - USA trade
Tonino Picula on violence to protesters in Serbia

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Plenary Times - What's on the S&Ds' agenda for Strasbourg: 08 - 11 September, 2025 | Socialists and Democrats

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Sep 3

Press release ⤵️

"International relations should be based on clear rules and cooperation, not brute power." @kvanbrempt

"The framework agreement with the United States is neither reciprocal nor fair nor balanced." @brandobenifei

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S&Ds: Trump’s tariff war is illegal. Europe needs stronger response | Socialists and Democrats

Trump’s tariff war is illegal, unfair, and unacceptable.

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Aug 29

On the upcoming SOTEU:

“We want a real commitment to our priorities, the same ones President Ursula von der Leyen committed to a year ago: an economy for everyone, social growth, social justice and the green transition.”

@IratxeGarper in S&D Times

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S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights and what's coming up | Socialists and Democrats

A message from S&D Group leader Iratxe García:"The upcoming SOTEU will be a turning point.

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Aug 15

🌊☀️ This summer, discover the best beaches, right here in the EU!

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S&D Group @socialistsanddemocrats.eu · Jul 16

"We cannot greenlight the proposed budget as it does not serve the interests of Europeans.

We cannot do more with less.

Linking access to EU funding to austerity measures is a no go."

@iratxegarper.bsky.social on the MFF post-2027.

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Jul 15

We’re looking all over Europe for best practices as we gear up to tackle the housing crisis.

S&D Group @socialistsanddemocrats.eu · Jul 15

Good exchange today with Danish Minister for Housing, @sophiehaestorp.bsky.social.

We share a strong commitment to decent and affordable homes for all Europeans.

We welcome the planned conclusions on the proposal for a European Affordable Housing Plan, expected next year.

@schieder.bsky.social

Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Jul 11

🏡Empty homes: a solution to housing crisis? Key committee meeting Monday
❌Fight for consent-based definition of rape continues
📊Crucial meeting on EU budget

➕“The upcoming SOTEU will be a turning point.”@IratxeGarper

Read on in the S&D Times.

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S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights and what's coming up | Socialists and Democrats

Message from S&D Group Leader Iratxe García:“The upcoming SOTEU will be a turning point.

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Jun 14

Kicking off day 2 of the #EYE2025. Great to be here with our team and @thomasbajada.

The weather is hot and the political debate is hotter.

Join us tonight at 18:00 in town for Let’s Talk YOUth.

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · May 16

Pride month is more important than ever, read all about it + info on the short plenary next week in Brussels in the S&D Times. 🌹 🇪🇺

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S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights and what's coming up | Socialists and Democrats

Message from S&D Group Leader Iratxe García on the eve of the second round of Romania’s Presidential elections:“Aligning with

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · May 15

Always inspiring to welcome our new trainees, young people committed to our fight for a progressive Europe.

Here with our President @iratxegarper.bsky.social and Secretary General Fabrizia Panzetti.

Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · May 8

Let’s celebrate what the EU has achieved but let’s also resolve to keep fighting to help more people with more Europe.

Let’s go! Full statement from S&D President @IratxeGarper
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Iratxe García: The future of Europe must be built on unity, justice, and lasting peace | Socialists and Democrats

Europe Day, on 9 May, commemorates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration presented in 1950.

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · May 5

Tomorrow at 10:00 our president @iratxegarper.bsky.social will give a press conference in Strasbourg.

Watch live at socialistsanddemocrats.eu

Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Apr 30

We must never take our hard-won workers' rights for granted. We've got a lot of work to do.

1 May, Labour Day. For the workers! 🌹

@iratxegarper.bsky.social
@gabischoff.bsky.social

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On Labour Day, S&Ds march with workers: defending a social Europe is not optional | Socialists and Democrats

On Labour Day, we celebrate the hard-won rights of workers around the world. But this is also a time to remember that these rights must never be taken for granted.

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Apr 25

🇮🇹Festa della Liberazione
🇵🇹Dia da Liberdade
👷‍♀️Labour Day next week

S&D Times with our latest updates here⬇️

Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Apr 25

Viva la Liberazione! 25 de Abril sempre!

S&D Group @socialistsanddemocrats.eu · Apr 25

80 years ago today, Italy ended its fascist regime. 29 years later, Portugal followed.

April 25 marks the soul of Europe: Democracy vs tyranny. Freedom vs oppression. Rights vs abuse.

It belongs to all who believe in antifascism.

Viva la Liberazione! 25 de Abril sempre!

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Apr 24

As many are abandoning international law and multilateralism, we're doubling down.

From Ukraine to Gaza, and from Sudan to Congo, we will always fight for just and lasting peace.

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Apr 16

Next week, the Parliament's Defence committee will vote on European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). Led by co-rapporteur, S&D MEP @raphaelglucksmann.bsky.social we're working for deeper integration of the 🇪🇺 defence industry.

More in the S&D Times:
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S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights and what's coming up | Socialists and Democrats

Message from S&D Group Leader Iratxe García on Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine:“The slaughter of 34 civilians in Sumy

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Apr 7

Enlargement means making Europe whole and complete. It is Europe's most successful peace project. And now it's even more important.

S&D Group @socialistsanddemocrats.eu · Apr 7

Reuniting Europe in peace, stability, and prosperity — that is our goal.

Today, the S&Ds are reviving the iconic Willy Brandt Programme to drive EU enlargement.

Join us in the debate on the crucial role of enlargement in shaping Europe’s future.

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S&Ds stand for an inclusive European society based on principles of freedom, equality, solidarity, diversity and fairness. We fight for social justice, jobs and growth, consumer rights, sustainable de...

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Utta Tuttlies @uttatuttlies.bsky.social · Apr 4

⛴️ US-EU tariffs
💦 Strengthening Europe’s water resilience
🏠 Ensuring good housing for all
🌍 EU enlargement with the Willy Brandt Programme

S&D Times is here⬇️

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S&D Times – Weekly Update. This week's highlights and what's coming up | Socialists and Democrats

Message from S&D Group Leader, Iratxe García, on the Omnibus package:“Progressive political group leaders have reached a

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