The Left in the European Parliament
@left.eu
Fighting for workers’ rights, climate justice, feminism, peace & human rights. Another Europe is possible!
The European Commission wants to let US and Israeli arms manufacturers access EU taxpayer funds!
The Left today has tabled an objection to a move to give defence companies in third countries access to the €26 BILLION InvestEU programme.
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The Left today has tabled an objection to a move to give defence companies in third countries access to the €26 BILLION InvestEU programme.
Read more 👉 t.co/BGe5nN3nR2
October 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The European Commission wants to let US and Israeli arms manufacturers access EU taxpayer funds!
The Left today has tabled an objection to a move to give defence companies in third countries access to the €26 BILLION InvestEU programme.
Read more 👉 t.co/BGe5nN3nR2
The Left today has tabled an objection to a move to give defence companies in third countries access to the €26 BILLION InvestEU programme.
Read more 👉 t.co/BGe5nN3nR2
Today we tabled a Motion of Censure against von der Leyen and this Commission.
For complicity in genocide, for undemocratic trade deals, for backtracking on climate.
The Parliament voted to defend VDL.
We are not discouraged. Pressure is mounting.
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For complicity in genocide, for undemocratic trade deals, for backtracking on climate.
The Parliament voted to defend VDL.
We are not discouraged. Pressure is mounting.
👉 left.eu/vdl-clings-t...
October 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Today we tabled a Motion of Censure against von der Leyen and this Commission.
For complicity in genocide, for undemocratic trade deals, for backtracking on climate.
The Parliament voted to defend VDL.
We are not discouraged. Pressure is mounting.
👉 left.eu/vdl-clings-t...
For complicity in genocide, for undemocratic trade deals, for backtracking on climate.
The Parliament voted to defend VDL.
We are not discouraged. Pressure is mounting.
👉 left.eu/vdl-clings-t...
The European Commission refused to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement, as we all watched a genocide unfold in Gaza
Today we vote No Confidence in Ursula von der Leyen and this European Commission ❌
Today we vote No Confidence in Ursula von der Leyen and this European Commission ❌
October 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The European Commission refused to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement, as we all watched a genocide unfold in Gaza
Today we vote No Confidence in Ursula von der Leyen and this European Commission ❌
Today we vote No Confidence in Ursula von der Leyen and this European Commission ❌
The European Commission will cut funding for farmers by over 20% during this mandate, while increasing funding for weapons manufacturers.
Today we vote No Confidence in Ursula von der Leyen and this European Commission ❌
Today we vote No Confidence in Ursula von der Leyen and this European Commission ❌
October 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The European Commission will cut funding for farmers by over 20% during this mandate, while increasing funding for weapons manufacturers.
Today we vote No Confidence in Ursula von der Leyen and this European Commission ❌
Today we vote No Confidence in Ursula von der Leyen and this European Commission ❌
Last night the Global Sumud Flotilla was attacked in international waters by the Israeli occupation.
Left MEPs Rima Hassan and Emma Fourreau were detained. we have no update on their whereabouts or safety.
We demand immediate EU action against genocide
Read our statement
left.eu/gaza-flotill...
Left MEPs Rima Hassan and Emma Fourreau were detained. we have no update on their whereabouts or safety.
We demand immediate EU action against genocide
Read our statement
left.eu/gaza-flotill...
October 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Last night the Global Sumud Flotilla was attacked in international waters by the Israeli occupation.
Left MEPs Rima Hassan and Emma Fourreau were detained. we have no update on their whereabouts or safety.
We demand immediate EU action against genocide
Read our statement
left.eu/gaza-flotill...
Left MEPs Rima Hassan and Emma Fourreau were detained. we have no update on their whereabouts or safety.
We demand immediate EU action against genocide
Read our statement
left.eu/gaza-flotill...
Ilaria Salis 1 : Viktor Orbán 0
This week, the JURI Committee in the European Parliament refused to bow to the threats of authoritarian leader Viktor Orbán, voting NOT to lift the parliamentary immunity of Left MEP Ilaria Salis✊
This week, the JURI Committee in the European Parliament refused to bow to the threats of authoritarian leader Viktor Orbán, voting NOT to lift the parliamentary immunity of Left MEP Ilaria Salis✊
September 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Ilaria Salis 1 : Viktor Orbán 0
This week, the JURI Committee in the European Parliament refused to bow to the threats of authoritarian leader Viktor Orbán, voting NOT to lift the parliamentary immunity of Left MEP Ilaria Salis✊
This week, the JURI Committee in the European Parliament refused to bow to the threats of authoritarian leader Viktor Orbán, voting NOT to lift the parliamentary immunity of Left MEP Ilaria Salis✊
The Global Sumud Flotilla was attacked under cover of darkness last night. There is little doubt about who is behind this heinous crime.
Left MEPs Emma Fourreau and Lynn Boylan are safe and accounted for. Solidarity with all crew of this humanitarian mission 🔴⚫⚪🟢
Left MEPs Emma Fourreau and Lynn Boylan are safe and accounted for. Solidarity with all crew of this humanitarian mission 🔴⚫⚪🟢
September 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The Global Sumud Flotilla was attacked under cover of darkness last night. There is little doubt about who is behind this heinous crime.
Left MEPs Emma Fourreau and Lynn Boylan are safe and accounted for. Solidarity with all crew of this humanitarian mission 🔴⚫⚪🟢
Left MEPs Emma Fourreau and Lynn Boylan are safe and accounted for. Solidarity with all crew of this humanitarian mission 🔴⚫⚪🟢
The Global Sumud Flotilla is on its way to break the blockade of Gaza. Our MEP @emma-fourreau.bsky.social is on board.
The flotilla will be observed by experts and lawmakers on an independent legal observer ship, including Left MEP @lnbdublin.bsky.social
The tide is rising for Palestine.
The flotilla will be observed by experts and lawmakers on an independent legal observer ship, including Left MEP @lnbdublin.bsky.social
The tide is rising for Palestine.
September 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The Global Sumud Flotilla is on its way to break the blockade of Gaza. Our MEP @emma-fourreau.bsky.social is on board.
The flotilla will be observed by experts and lawmakers on an independent legal observer ship, including Left MEP @lnbdublin.bsky.social
The tide is rising for Palestine.
The flotilla will be observed by experts and lawmakers on an independent legal observer ship, including Left MEP @lnbdublin.bsky.social
The tide is rising for Palestine.
So, what now Kaja Kallas?
Do you still trust your 'very good partners'?
Do you still trust your 'very good partners'?
August 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
So, what now Kaja Kallas?
Do you still trust your 'very good partners'?
Do you still trust your 'very good partners'?
Results!
On foot of a complaint submitted by The Left MEP Valentina Palmisano, the European Ombudsman has opened an official inquiry into the Commission’s failure to act against Italy's ILVA steelworks!
Read more:
www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/opening-s...
On foot of a complaint submitted by The Left MEP Valentina Palmisano, the European Ombudsman has opened an official inquiry into the Commission’s failure to act against Italy's ILVA steelworks!
Read more:
www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/opening-s...
How the European Commission is handling an infringement procedure against Italy concerning the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive and other applicable EU environmental law – INFR(201...
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July 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Results!
On foot of a complaint submitted by The Left MEP Valentina Palmisano, the European Ombudsman has opened an official inquiry into the Commission’s failure to act against Italy's ILVA steelworks!
Read more:
www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/opening-s...
On foot of a complaint submitted by The Left MEP Valentina Palmisano, the European Ombudsman has opened an official inquiry into the Commission’s failure to act against Italy's ILVA steelworks!
Read more:
www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/opening-s...
Reposted by The Left in the European Parliament
Es injustificable que el Fondo Social Europeo + se vaya a gasto en defensa en lugar de al apoyo al empleo o la educación, mientras la desigualdad de la riqueza sigue creciendo.
Desde @left.eu vemos con gran preocupación lo que vamos conociendo del nuevo presupuesto de la UE
left.eu/mff-social-f...
Desde @left.eu vemos con gran preocupación lo que vamos conociendo del nuevo presupuesto de la UE
left.eu/mff-social-f...
MFF: social funding loses out to defence spending
The Left in the European Parliament
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY GROUP
left.eu
July 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Es injustificable que el Fondo Social Europeo + se vaya a gasto en defensa en lugar de al apoyo al empleo o la educación, mientras la desigualdad de la riqueza sigue creciendo.
Desde @left.eu vemos con gran preocupación lo que vamos conociendo del nuevo presupuesto de la UE
left.eu/mff-social-f...
Desde @left.eu vemos con gran preocupación lo que vamos conociendo del nuevo presupuesto de la UE
left.eu/mff-social-f...
The Left stands with Francesca Albanese.
"This decision is an attack on the UN Special Rapporteur for telling the truth about Israel’s genocide in Gaza" - Lynn Boylan MEP
It's time to fight back against US sanctions.
left.eu/francesca-al...
"This decision is an attack on the UN Special Rapporteur for telling the truth about Israel’s genocide in Gaza" - Lynn Boylan MEP
It's time to fight back against US sanctions.
left.eu/francesca-al...
Francesca Albanese under attack
The Left in the European Parliament
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY GROUP
left.eu
July 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The Left stands with Francesca Albanese.
"This decision is an attack on the UN Special Rapporteur for telling the truth about Israel’s genocide in Gaza" - Lynn Boylan MEP
It's time to fight back against US sanctions.
left.eu/francesca-al...
"This decision is an attack on the UN Special Rapporteur for telling the truth about Israel’s genocide in Gaza" - Lynn Boylan MEP
It's time to fight back against US sanctions.
left.eu/francesca-al...
Israel's defence minister has ordered the creation of a concentration camp for 600,000 people in Gaza
"Israel is reopening the worst pages of European colonial history. That this plan for a concentration camp doesn't shake Europe's support for Israel is unacceptable" - @botengam.bsky.social
"Israel is reopening the worst pages of European colonial history. That this plan for a concentration camp doesn't shake Europe's support for Israel is unacceptable" - @botengam.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Israel's defence minister has ordered the creation of a concentration camp for 600,000 people in Gaza
"Israel is reopening the worst pages of European colonial history. That this plan for a concentration camp doesn't shake Europe's support for Israel is unacceptable" - @botengam.bsky.social
"Israel is reopening the worst pages of European colonial history. That this plan for a concentration camp doesn't shake Europe's support for Israel is unacceptable" - @botengam.bsky.social
BREAKING: Marine Le Pen, AfD, and far right in the European Parliament siphoned off over €4m in public money.
"Stealing public money, attacking civil society, and pointing fingers, that’s the moral compass of the modern right in the 21st century” - @schirdewan.bsky.social
"Stealing public money, attacking civil society, and pointing fingers, that’s the moral compass of the modern right in the 21st century” - @schirdewan.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
BREAKING: Marine Le Pen, AfD, and far right in the European Parliament siphoned off over €4m in public money.
"Stealing public money, attacking civil society, and pointing fingers, that’s the moral compass of the modern right in the 21st century” - @schirdewan.bsky.social
"Stealing public money, attacking civil society, and pointing fingers, that’s the moral compass of the modern right in the 21st century” - @schirdewan.bsky.social
Reposted by The Left in the European Parliament
While Jeff Bezos held a lavish wedding in Venice, Amazon refused to send a high-level representative to testify in the European Parliament.
This is an insult to its workers and our democratic institutions.
We demand an end to Amazon's contracts with the European institutions.
This is an insult to its workers and our democratic institutions.
We demand an end to Amazon's contracts with the European institutions.
July 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
While Jeff Bezos held a lavish wedding in Venice, Amazon refused to send a high-level representative to testify in the European Parliament.
This is an insult to its workers and our democratic institutions.
We demand an end to Amazon's contracts with the European institutions.
This is an insult to its workers and our democratic institutions.
We demand an end to Amazon's contracts with the European institutions.
'Daddy' Rutte is right 🤯 we will all pay 'BIG' for new weapons spending.
Following the NATO chief's embarrassing sucking up to Trump, the only way they will be able to afford an increase to 5% of GDP will be by taking it from YOUR healthcare and social services.
Following the NATO chief's embarrassing sucking up to Trump, the only way they will be able to afford an increase to 5% of GDP will be by taking it from YOUR healthcare and social services.
June 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
'Daddy' Rutte is right 🤯 we will all pay 'BIG' for new weapons spending.
Following the NATO chief's embarrassing sucking up to Trump, the only way they will be able to afford an increase to 5% of GDP will be by taking it from YOUR healthcare and social services.
Following the NATO chief's embarrassing sucking up to Trump, the only way they will be able to afford an increase to 5% of GDP will be by taking it from YOUR healthcare and social services.
To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2025, The Left presents a fictional but frighteningly plausible “Deportation Machine Regulation”
This parody reveals the deeply racist, colonial, & authoritarian logic behind current EU migration plans.
Join us in saying: Not in our name.
Read more🔗 left.eu/issues/depor...
This parody reveals the deeply racist, colonial, & authoritarian logic behind current EU migration plans.
Join us in saying: Not in our name.
Read more🔗 left.eu/issues/depor...
June 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2025, The Left presents a fictional but frighteningly plausible “Deportation Machine Regulation”
This parody reveals the deeply racist, colonial, & authoritarian logic behind current EU migration plans.
Join us in saying: Not in our name.
Read more🔗 left.eu/issues/depor...
This parody reveals the deeply racist, colonial, & authoritarian logic behind current EU migration plans.
Join us in saying: Not in our name.
Read more🔗 left.eu/issues/depor...
Welcome home Rima Hassan 💪
June 13, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Welcome home Rima Hassan 💪
The detention of the Freedom Flotilla is part of the Netanyahu regime's strategy to commit genocide and hide it from the world.
The Left condemns this illegal interception in the strongest terms and we demand that humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza.
We are proud of you Rima Hassan ✊
The Left condemns this illegal interception in the strongest terms and we demand that humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza.
We are proud of you Rima Hassan ✊
June 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The detention of the Freedom Flotilla is part of the Netanyahu regime's strategy to commit genocide and hide it from the world.
The Left condemns this illegal interception in the strongest terms and we demand that humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza.
We are proud of you Rima Hassan ✊
The Left condemns this illegal interception in the strongest terms and we demand that humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza.
We are proud of you Rima Hassan ✊
🚨BREAKING: The Gaza Freedom Flotilla, including Left MEP
Rima Hassan, are conducting a rescue at sea at this moment.
All struggles for justice and equality are bound together. No one is illegal ✊
Rima Hassan, are conducting a rescue at sea at this moment.
All struggles for justice and equality are bound together. No one is illegal ✊
June 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
🚨BREAKING: The Gaza Freedom Flotilla, including Left MEP
Rima Hassan, are conducting a rescue at sea at this moment.
All struggles for justice and equality are bound together. No one is illegal ✊
Rima Hassan, are conducting a rescue at sea at this moment.
All struggles for justice and equality are bound together. No one is illegal ✊
The ILVA plant in Taranto has driven up cancer rates for years.
We've joined forces with steelworkers and local communities to get the EU to act against what the UN describes as a "human sacrifice zone" 😷
Today, with Left MEP Valentina Palmisano, we're taking it to the European Ombudsman 💪
We've joined forces with steelworkers and local communities to get the EU to act against what the UN describes as a "human sacrifice zone" 😷
Today, with Left MEP Valentina Palmisano, we're taking it to the European Ombudsman 💪
June 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The ILVA plant in Taranto has driven up cancer rates for years.
We've joined forces with steelworkers and local communities to get the EU to act against what the UN describes as a "human sacrifice zone" 😷
Today, with Left MEP Valentina Palmisano, we're taking it to the European Ombudsman 💪
We've joined forces with steelworkers and local communities to get the EU to act against what the UN describes as a "human sacrifice zone" 😷
Today, with Left MEP Valentina Palmisano, we're taking it to the European Ombudsman 💪
Full support to Left MEP Rima Hassan and all the activists aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla today.
Break the siege. Stop the genocide ✊
Break the siege. Stop the genocide ✊
June 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Full support to Left MEP Rima Hassan and all the activists aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla today.
Break the siege. Stop the genocide ✊
Break the siege. Stop the genocide ✊
Amid rising global tensions, climate breakdown & economic power struggles, the EU must rethink its foundations.
Left MEP Pasquale Tridico opened our event “Europe at Crossroads: A Progressive Economic Agenda in Uncertain Times”.
Left MEP Pasquale Tridico opened our event “Europe at Crossroads: A Progressive Economic Agenda in Uncertain Times”.
May 22, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Amid rising global tensions, climate breakdown & economic power struggles, the EU must rethink its foundations.
Left MEP Pasquale Tridico opened our event “Europe at Crossroads: A Progressive Economic Agenda in Uncertain Times”.
Left MEP Pasquale Tridico opened our event “Europe at Crossroads: A Progressive Economic Agenda in Uncertain Times”.
Orbán is dismantling democracy in Hungary, from banning Pride and attacking minorities to exiting the ICC.
In #Eplenary, Left MEP @kostarvanitis.bsky.social: "Orbán's government is pushing the ‘transparency’ law to stigmatize, & silence dissent, dismantling what’s left of democracy.”
In #Eplenary, Left MEP @kostarvanitis.bsky.social: "Orbán's government is pushing the ‘transparency’ law to stigmatize, & silence dissent, dismantling what’s left of democracy.”
May 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Orbán is dismantling democracy in Hungary, from banning Pride and attacking minorities to exiting the ICC.
In #Eplenary, Left MEP @kostarvanitis.bsky.social: "Orbán's government is pushing the ‘transparency’ law to stigmatize, & silence dissent, dismantling what’s left of democracy.”
In #Eplenary, Left MEP @kostarvanitis.bsky.social: "Orbán's government is pushing the ‘transparency’ law to stigmatize, & silence dissent, dismantling what’s left of democracy.”
Militant action by MEPs and activists outside the European Parliament today to demand EU action to stop the genocide in Gaza.
MEP Rima Hassan makes it clear: the EU's vague pledge to review the EU-Israel Association Agreement isn’t enough.
Suspend the Agreement. Stop the genocide. NOW.
MEP Rima Hassan makes it clear: the EU's vague pledge to review the EU-Israel Association Agreement isn’t enough.
Suspend the Agreement. Stop the genocide. NOW.
May 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Militant action by MEPs and activists outside the European Parliament today to demand EU action to stop the genocide in Gaza.
MEP Rima Hassan makes it clear: the EU's vague pledge to review the EU-Israel Association Agreement isn’t enough.
Suspend the Agreement. Stop the genocide. NOW.
MEP Rima Hassan makes it clear: the EU's vague pledge to review the EU-Israel Association Agreement isn’t enough.
Suspend the Agreement. Stop the genocide. NOW.