EU
#Pittella: 'I have fought for 20 years for a progressive Europe. I will now lead the same fight in Italy'
Speaking on his decision to stand for election in the upcoming Italian elections, S&D Group President Gianni Pittella (pictured) said: “I will run as a candidate in the Italian elections as president of the S&D Group, the most progressive and pro-European group in the European Parliament. The upcoming Italian elections will not only be decisive for Italy but for the whole of Europe.
“For the last twenty years Europe has been the battle of my life. Now I am called upon to lead this battle in Italy against those that want to see the EU crumble. All my passion, all my experience and efforts have been devoted to the construction of a progressive European Union investing in growth, social justice and solidarity while fighting against national selfishness, xenophobia, blind austerity and fiscal fraud.
“The battle for a better Europe continues also in the EU Parliament. Hence, in the time of the campaign trail in Italy, the S&D Group will keep on fighting our battles. Udo Bullmann, in his capacity as first vice-president, with the contribution of all vice-presidents and in close cooperation with the Heads of Delegations, will co-ordinate this phase.
“Our common battle continues, in Brussels and in every single member state. Together, we can and we will build a better and fairer society for all.”
Share this article:
EU Reporter publishes articles from a variety of outside sources which express a wide range of viewpoints. The positions taken in these articles are not necessarily those of EU Reporter. Please see EU Reporter’s full Terms and Conditions of publication for more information EU Reporter embraces artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance journalistic quality, efficiency, and accessibility, while maintaining strict human editorial oversight, ethical standards, and transparency in all AI-assisted content. Please see EU Reporter’s full A.I. Policy for more information.
Counterfeit cigarettes drive illicit tobacco trade to highest level in a decade, new study claims
Libya’s fuel crisis offers lessons for energy security on both sides of the Mediterranean
EU agri-food trade surplus expands in February 2026
Commission disburses €7.2 billion to Poland under NextGenerationEU
Spring semester package: Steering EU economies to increased competitiveness
In space, we can’t defend what we can’t see
Africa CDC urges protection for Ebola aid workers
EU and Moldova strengthen cooperation on jobs, skills and social rights
Serbia’s business environment is driving its integration into the EU
The Hidden Cost of Aid Cuts.
Commission endorses Lithuania’s €884 million Social Climate Plan to support vulnerable households and micro-enterprises in the clean transition
New EU rules on pay transparency explained
Record breaking Belgian sailors making more waves
Message to Kemi Badenoch: 'Make a splash by thinking out-of-the-box on UK-Europe relationship'
Kazakhstan cuts water use by 874 mln m³ through new technologies
Europe's peripheral and maritime regions 'combine many territorial assets', meeting told
Kazakhstan reforms under scrutiny at Brussels Press Club round table
Japan should face up to history and contribute more to regional peace
Ambassador calls for 'speeding up' of co-operation between EU and Kazakhstan
Timur Turlov at Smart Moves Summit 2025: How chess can transform global education
Shevtsova’s case: Out-of-court sanctions dismantling trust in Ukrainian cause
The future of European transport
Trump Vs Trueman
US 'no longer' an 'unconditional ally' for Europe - MEP
-
Health4 days agoCounterfeit cigarettes drive illicit tobacco trade to highest level in a decade, new study claims
-
Libya3 days agoLibya’s fuel crisis offers lessons for energy security on both sides of the Mediterranean
-
Agriculture5 days agoEU agri-food trade surplus expands in February 2026
-
NextGenerationEU5 days agoCommission disburses €7.2 billion to Poland under NextGenerationEU