Pittella: Solution is now on the table. Creditors must take the last, responsible step
In the light of the crucial meeting today on a possible bailout deal for Greece, the president of the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament, Gianni Pittella stated:
"The conditions to hammer out...
“Heads of State and Government must take the lead and find a solution before...
S&D Euro MPs urge EU heads of state and government to convene an extraordinary meeting after the negotiations on Greece broke off today at the Eurogroup.
S&D Group leader Gianni Pittella stated:
“The Eurozone is now...
“The Greek crisis reminds us of the need to complete our economic and monetary...
Euro MPs today approved a roadmap to deepen and strengthen the economic and monetary union (EMU), with a proposal drafted by S&D Euro MP Pervenche Berès. It is the European Parliament’s in addition to...
“Greek crisis cannot be used to build a two speed Eurozone”, says Gianni Pittella
Speaking at the annual Progressive Economy Forum today in Brussels, Gianni Pittella said:
"We need to find a final agreement for Greece. If we don't, there will be a domino effect. It will open up...
S&D MEPs call Commission migration proposals a good first step towards solidarity
S&D MEPs welcomed the proposals presented by the European Commission on the resettlement and relocation of asylum seekers today.
Birgit Sippel, S&D spokesperson for the committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs, said:
"It is...
Pittella: Progress on reforms from Tsipras, but IMF must show willingness to compromise
Following the meeting in Athens between Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras and the president of the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament, Gianni Pittella who stated:
"These are crucial hours for the negotiation....
Greece: Pittella, Europe has won; sense of responsibility prevailed over divisions
Following the Eurogroup's agreement struck yesterday on the extension of the Greek loan agreement, the president of the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament, Gianni Pittella, stated:
"Europe has won. A sense of...
Greece: Pittella, It’s time for all actors to contribute to a solution
Ahead of the Eurogroup meeting, the president of the Socialists and Democrats Group, Gianni Pittella, called on all actors to show a sense of responsibility in order to find a solution to the Greek...
S&Ds urge the Eurogroup to consider Greek proposals with an open mind
Following the breakdown of last night's Eurogroup talks, the Socialists & Democrats in the European Parliament urged the Eurozone's finance ministers to agree to revise the current bailout programme for Greece as soon as...
S&Ds welcome special committee to prevent new LuxLeaks or SwissLeaks scandals
In the wake of the LuxLeaks and SwissLeaks scandals, the European Parliament – with the support of the S&D Euro MPs – today gave its green light to setting up a special committee to...