The European Parliament and the EU Council reached an agreement today on a landmark regulation aimed at addressing Europe's mounting packaging waste crisis. Each year, the average European generates over 188 kilograms of packaging waste, contributing to a significant 20% increase in waste over the past decade.
Last night a successful conclusion was reached to ban products made with forced labour from entering the EU market. The negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement on the new EU law, which the Socialists and Democrats were at the forefront of demanding and shaping.
On 1 March WindEurope and the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the deployment of onshore and offshore wind energy in the Azerbaijan and the wider Caspian Sea area. Wind will play a critical role in the energy transition of both Azerbaijan and the wider Caspian region.
Brussels/Berlin, 27 February 2024.The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) and the European International Contractors (EIC) today published a joint position paper on the European Economic and Social Committee’s (EESC) “EU Blue Deal” plans.
The Socialists and Democrats voted today in favour of the revised Regulation on Wholesale Energy Market Integrity and Transparency (REMIT). The regulation adopted in plenary today is the final step to put in place an improved EU legislation putting an end to manipulations on the energy market.
The Socialists and Democrats led a majority in plenary of the European Parliament today for the adoption of the revised EU legislation establishing the European Digital Identity Framework, also known as the eIDAS Regulation. It will ensure universal access for people and businesses to secure and trustworthy electronic identification and authentication.
SMA Europe takes great pride in the launch of the benchmarking report which is proof of our collective commitment to drive progress and enhance the lives of all those living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The project is a collaborative effort of the SMA Europe’s international community and has been supported by MEP Stelios Kympouropoulos (EPP, Greece).
Today, the Socialists and Democrats will proudly vote in favour of deepening economic and political ties with Chile, by backing the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement*.