S&D • Table.Briefings

January 23rd, 2026

European Parliament: Von der Leyen fends off fourth vote of no confidence

The Patriots’ vote of no confidence in the Commission President had no chance. 165 MEPs voted in favor of the motion, 360 against.

By Markus Grabitz

Opinion | European Parliament

January 12th, 2026

If European Parliament elections were held on Sunday: Far right would suffer setback

For the second time in a row, political groups to the right of the EPP have suffered losses in Manuel Müller’s seat projection.

By Manuel Müller

Feature | European Parliament

January 7th, 2026

Firewall in the EP: Majorities formed from the EPP together with right-wing extremists have become the norm

In the December plenary session, the Christian Democrats decided four important votes drawing on the support of far-right parties. The S&D Group is set to discuss ending the informal cooperation within the Von der Leyen platform.

By Markus Grabitz

News | E-Fahrzeuge

October 15th, 2025

Social Leasing: Sozialdemokraten legen Positionspapier vor

Die S&D-Fraktion will die E-Mobilität durch Social Leasing voranbringen. Die Autos sollen benachteiligten Haushalten zur Verfügung stehen, die Bedarf an einem Auto haben, sich derzeit aber kein Elektroauto leisten können.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

News | E-vehicles

October 15th, 2025

Social leasing: Social Democrats present position paper

The Social Demoracts want to promote electric mobility through social leasing. The cars are to be made available to disadvantaged households that need a car but cannot currently afford an electric car.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Talk of the town | European Parliament

October 8th, 2025

Von der Leyen coalition: EPP and Social Democrats de-escalate

The tensions between the two largest political groups in the EU Parliament have recently also called the heads of state and government into action. The group leaders are now sending conciliatory signals. The platform should not fail because of the sustainability omnibus.

By Till Hoppe and Markus Grabitz

Thema des Tages | Handelsstreit

September 16th, 2025

EU-US Handelsdeal: Wie die Sozialdemokraten ihre Position nutzen

Die Sozialdemokraten im EU-Parlament wollen Bedingungen an den US-Handelsdeal knüpfen. So soll die Zollsenkung für Güter aus den USA nicht für alle Güter gelten und zeitlich befristet sein. Zudem erhoffen sie sich insgesamt ein stärkeres Auftreten der EU gegenüber den Vereinigten Staaten.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Talk of the Town | Trade dispute

September 16th, 2025

EU-US trade deal: How the Social Democrats are using their position

The Social Democrats in the EU Parliament want to attach conditions to the US trade deal. They want limits on which US goods are eligible for tariff cuts and also on the amount of time cuts apply. They also want the EU to take a stronger stance toward the US.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

ENVI committee of the European Parliament

News | EU climate policy

September 11th, 2025

EU climate target for 2040: Amendments raise rifts

The dispute over the EU's 2040 climate target is entering the next round, this time in the EU Parliament. MEPs on the relevant environment committee have submitted their amendments. Reaching a compromise is unlikely to be easy.

By Lukas Knigge