Iratxe García Pérez

Iratxe García Pérez

Iratxe García Pérez (ES) is President of the European Parliament’s Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group

La rentrée: Embracing the opportunity to transform Europe through crisis
16 Sep
La rentrée: Embracing the opportunity to transform Europe through crisis
The Coronavirus crisis has transformed our lives; now we need to take it as an opportunity to transform Europe, writes Iratxe García Pérez.
Steering the stormy waters of Europe’s recovery
19 May
Steering the stormy waters of Europe’s recovery
The EU ship needs a strong engine and a clear destination, as it navigates the post-COVID-19 world, writes Iratxe García.
Education is 'the best tool' to ensure gender equality
12 Mar
Education is 'the best tool' to ensure gender equality
Nearly 100 years after international women’s day was first celebrated, considerable challenges remain, writes Iratxe García Pérez.
EU needs strategy for tackling gender-based violence
24 Nov
EU needs strategy for tackling gender-based violence
An EU directive would give the concept of violence against women a common definition and result in similar protections for women across the union, argues Iratxe García Pérez.