Von der Leyen coalition: Why the S&D punches below its weight
The leader of the S&D Group, Iratxe García Pérez, in the debate on the vote of no confidence. (European Union 2025 - Source : EP)
With 136 Members of the European Parliament, the Socialists & Democrats (S&D) are the second-largest force in the informal Von der Leyen coalition. Yet translating that numerical strength into political influence remains an uphill struggle.
