The S&D Group in the European Parliament wants to see the EU use the weight of its single market with 450 million consumers to set global standards for responsible business conduct and ensure companies know the environmental, social and human rights impact of their operations.

Today MEPs in the legal affairs committee voted on the report on corporate due diligence and corporate accountability drafted by S&D MEP Lara Wolters.

Brussels, Belgium: A leak of the upcoming “Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan” signals the European Commission’s determination to create a “Tobacco-Free Generation” by turning a blind eye to science. In particular, according to the leaked proposal (attached below), the Commission fails to acknowledge vaping as an innovative way to reduce harm associated with smoking and as a method to help smokers quit.

Today Cepi presented the first Europe-wide study about pulp and paper industry biorefineries with a dedicated webinar attended by close to 100 participants from industry and press.

A new glass ceiling been broken by European Liberals. Today, members of the Estonian parliament voted by 70 to 30 votes to approve the proposed coalition government presented by Kaja Kallas as the candidate for Prime Minister.