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European Media Freedom Act: Governments must not use national security as an excuse for pressuring journalists

S&D
The Socialists and Democrats today voted in favour of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) adopted in the European Parliament’s committee on culture and education. S&D MEPs managed to include a number of improvements in the text. Firstly, provisions aiming at the effective protection of journalists and other media professionals from surveillance and making sure journalists have the highest possible level of protection of their sources and communications.

Despite EPP voting against more transparency, MEPs support ambitious rule changes for Parliament

S&D
Despite strong resistance from the conservative EPP Group, Members of the constitutional affairs committee (AFCO) have voted to amend the European Parliament’s rules governing its Members' conduct.
 
Throughout the process, the Socialists and Democrats have fought for meaningful and ambitious changes to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure with a view to strengthening integrity, independence and accountability.
 

10th edition of European Urban Resilience Forum calls city leaders to Cascais

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability - EUROPE
From 18 - 20 October, the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) will bring leading city representatives and resilience professionals together in Cascais (Portugal) to mark the flagship event’s 10th anniversary. Through interactive sessions, study visits and discussions, the 2023 edition aims to take stock of urban resilience in Europe and to answer the question: What is needed to help local and regional governments address resilience challenges towards 2030 and beyond?
 

Current head of cabinet of Iratxe García, Laura Ballarín, to become MEP

S&D
Following the general elections held in Spain on 23 July, S&D MEP Adriana Maldonado left the European Parliament to take a seat in the Spanish Congress. She will be replaced in the S&D Group by Laura Ballarín, who was the following candidate in the PSOE electoral list. Ballarín has a degree in political science and has been a member of the Catalan Socialist Party (PSC) since 2003, where she has been the Secretary for International Policy and European Affairs since 2019.
 

SOTEU: Iratxe García outlines S&D priorities by letter to Ursula von der Leyen

S&D
Ahead of the State of the Union debate in the plenary session next week, the chair of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Iratxe García, along with S&D Group Parliamentary Secretary, Elisabetta Gualmini, has sent a letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stating the Group's priorities for the coming months.
 

Newly-launched Lifestyle Test will help Europeans reduce environmental impact

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability - EUROPE

A free Lifestyle Test designed to help people reduce their environmental impact, and lead more sustainable and healthier lives, has launched in Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia and Turkey as part of the EU-funded project PSLifestyle with support from ICLEI Europe.

New Study Reveals Inconsistencies in Consumer Information about Electric Vehicles and Chargepoints

FIA Region I

Brussels, September 4, 2023 — The FIA European Bureau (EB) today unveiled a comprehensive study aimed at assessing the clarity, consistency, and transparency of information provided to consumers regarding electric vehicles (EVs) and chargepoint usage.

The study rigorously examines user manuals of six leading EV models and analyzes the websites of nine major chargepoint operators (CPOs). The findings indicate notable inconsistencies in consumer information across both sectors, highlighting the need for improvements.

Hydrogen Bank terms and conditions published

HYDROGEN EUROPE
Yesterday (30th August), the European Commission published the terms and conditions for the much-anticipated European Hydrogen Bank, arguably the most important support mechanism for hydrogen offtakers in Europe.
 
Hydrogen Europe welcomes the speed of the announcement, less than 12 months since Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech announced the bank. The first pilot auction, with a budget of €800 million from the ETS Innovation Fund, will take place in November this year during the European Hydrogen Week.

Start of the trilogue negotiations: "Ecodesign regulation needs improvements"

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry
Frankfurt/Brussels, 29 August 2023 – Ahead of the start of the trilogue negotiations on the European Ecodesign Regulation, VDMA Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann says:
 

S&Ds confirm claim to climate portfolio as Dutch government set to nominate controversial Commissioner candidate

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Reacting to news reports that the outgoing Dutch government of Mark Rutte will today nominate foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra as its candidate to be the country’s next European Commissioner, the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament state:

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