World Contraception Day: Access to sexual and reproductive health is key to gender equality

GUE/NGL MEPs challenge Juncker’s elitist and militarist agenda in SOTEU response

During this morning's address by Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on the State of the European Union (SOTEU), GUE/NGL MEPs criticised what they saw as an agenda that caters to the minority and does very little to improve the lives of ordinary European citizens. In addition, Juncker also touched upon the proposals for a European army and tighter fiscal union.

Swedish MEP Malin Bjork to set sail on the Women’s Boat to Gaza tonight

This evening the Women's boat to Gaza will set sail from Barcelona, bringing a message of hope and solidarity to the people of Gaza.

MEP Spinelli strongly criticises Polish government for non-respect of EU Fundamental Rights Charter

In the wake of recent developments in Poland and their impact on fundamental rights, Italian MEP Barbara Spinelli denounced the Polish government's increasing backtracking in the respect of the Rule of Law in that country.

G20 summit meaningless unless more global action is taken by our leaders

GUE/NGL MEPs rounded on the European Council and Commission for not doing enough to tackle inequality and other major crises following the recent G20 summit in China.