Today the Socialists and Democrats will vote in favour of the resolution calling on the European Commission to speed up the application of the new mechanism, making access to EU funds conditional on respecting the rule of law and EU fundamental values. This new tool entered into force on January 1, after a difficult negotiation with the member states, and is now legally binding.
24 March 2021, Brussels. Today, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) urged EU institutions, European Member states, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and other vital stakeholders to collaborate closely and develop harmonised rules for the safe reopening of air travel, propo
Die Bürgerinitiative Lebensraum Vorpommern hat am Dienstagabend im Petitionsausschuss des Europäischen Parlaments einen ersten Erfolg erzielt. Die EU-Kommission wurde verpflichtet, hinsichtlich der Errichtung eines Tiefwasser-Container-Terminals in einem Natura-2000-Gebiet auf Wollin, also der polnischen Seite der Insel Usedom, nun mit den polnischen Behörden Kontakt aufzunehmen. Mit einer entsprechenden Petition hatte sich die Bürgerinitiative an den Parlamentsausschuss gewandt.
ChargeUp Europe, the voice of the EV charging infrastructure industry in Europe, is excited to announce that ALD Automotive has joined the association as its first ecosystem partner. With the addition of a global leasing and fleet management company such as ALD Automotive, ChargeUp Europe is starting to expand to the whole electric vehicle charging value chain.
At a joint ACCA, SMEunited and EBRD event, EU and global experts discussed obstaclesfaced by SMEs in accessing public procurement, the role of policy and decision-makers to reduce these barriers, and how governments can use public procurement as a strategic tool to foster sustainable and innovative growth.They called for transparency, simplification of the process and professionalisation of the procurement function.
The whole gas industry joins forces in issuing a glossary on methane emissions. Having such a document is crucial to improve awareness and know-how. It is a tool of reference for the legislative process taking place this year. It also useful for anyone wishing to enhance their knowledge of CH4 emissions mitigation and management.
Today, the economic and monetary affairs committee adopts a report on digital taxation, which for the first time endorses the long-standing S&D Group’s demand for a minimum effective corporate tax rate. Socialists and Democrats are spearheading the fight for tax justice and continue to push for tax rules which ensure that everyone contributes their fair share, also within the framework of the OECD negotiations.
Trade unions have fought off forced redundancies in Airbus’ major countries, but solutions are still needed for workers in Spain. Trade unions urgently demand social solutions for Spanish workers and engagement with all European workers on a future strategic plan which invests in a green and digital future for the company.
As demanded by the S&D Group and the European Parliament, the European Council has today imposed sanctions on the leaders of the undemocratic military coup in Myanmar. Socialist and Democrat MEPs reaffirm their support for a return to democracy in the South-East Asian country and demand the immediate release of all political prisoners.
Marianne Vind MEP, S&D spokesperson on South-East Asia, said: