Shocked and terribly saddened by the death of EP president David #Sassoli, a generous, good man who fought for the European project until the end. Our thoughts are with his family. He will be very much missed.

🇮🇹🌹 #Italy’s leftward turn continues with strong victories for @pdnetwork in #Rome and #Turin. Congratulations to @gualtierieurope and @lorusso_stefano on their great election wins! Read the full PES statement here: https://t.co/G5kewyWXMf

European Social Democrats supporting @__Lewica at their congress. #ZjednoczenieLewicy #ŁaczyNasPolska

We pay our respects to Guglielmo Epifani, a true socialist and a man of service . He stood for democratic participation and for workers’ rights throughout his life. He fought for the weakest in society and for socialist unity. He will be very missed. @pdnetwork

The conference on the future of Europe cannot remain a debate in the Brussels bubble. We must reconnect with citizens and make it a bottom up exercise. Involving civil society, national parliaments, regional and local authorities is key to make it a success. @SergeiStanishev

New #MFF deal is a step closer to a fair and sustainable 🇪🇺 #Erasmus #EU4Health #Horizon are back on the roadmap with more funding, but not at the expense of EU values. Member states must endorse swiftly – any setback will hurt citizens and delay recovery

🔊 [SOUND ON] The people are calling out for change. For democracy, human rights and freedom. We hear you #Belarus. Europe’s socialists and democrats stand with you.

Discussed situation in #Bulgaria with @EP_President Sassoli. We agreed police #violence is unacceptable, citizens’ right to protest & rule of law must be respected. Yet another arrogant, corrupt and incapable government is still being supported by @EPP for votes in EP & Council

We back Bulgarians’ call on government to stop the violence and for fair elections. Read @IratxeGarper and @PetarVitanovMEP words of solidarity with those protesting in Bulgaria ⬇️ https://t.co/50jXf7EUGu

Congratulations @Zoran_Zaev and @SDSMakedonija for a well-deserved victory in 🇲🇰 general election. Yet another recognition for the success of courageous reforms and effective social policies. You can count on full @PES_PSE support in the road ahead to 🇪🇺

The protests in #Bulgaria are legitimate and just. Enough is enough. https://t.co/1BUaZEFVKK @SergeiStanishev

€100 BN in unemployment benefits to help workers hit by the #COVID19 crisis + €200 BN in credits to help companies keep jobs + €240 BN for financial stabilization. Europe at work.

The agreement reached by the Eurogroup last night shows that European solidarity is still alive. No-one must be left behind in the #COVID19 crisis. Looking forward to the debate on the economic recovery fund. https://t.co/6AnfKMv5AI

A significant step forward: #Eurogroup agreed a €540 bln package of measures aimed at healthcare, keeping jobs & mitigating the #COVID19 pandemic's economic impact (but no eurobonds). Work on a comprehensive recovery plan must now accelerate.

Victor Orban is using the COVID-19 crisis to seize power indefinitely. Is he afraid, that people might not re-elect him? Isn’t that a fear from democracy? @mszptweet #democracy #Covid_19 https://t.co/YLTkzbgask

💻🎙️ The PES leaders' video conference on the coronavirus is on! Avoiding a socioeconomic crash is a political choice. The focus now is on protecting lives, but we must also address the socioeconomic consequences of #COVID19. Stay tunned.

We need a European plan to fight #COVID19 and to shield the European economy. Nobody should have to choose between public health and their jobs. Read our letter to the Eurogroup (with @TheProgressives and @PES_CoR): https://t.co/Ii224WEw4c

Congratulations to @gualtierieurope, @pdnetwork for defeating the conservative contender and taking deserved place at @Montecitorio. Roberto was always a great colleague as an MEP, an active contributor to the @PES_PSE initiatives & currently a true progressive finance minister.

#PESLeaders meet today ahead of crucial #EUCO summit on #MFF. Difficult talks expected tonight, but we should all remember it’s not about winning or losing, or a mere game of numbers. Resources need to match ambition, if we want Europe to win and prosper