Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament welcome the agreement reached last night on revised rules on public procurement under the Clean Vehicles Directive. During the negotiations, S&Ds have successfully pushed for setting minimum binding targets for the procurement of clean and zero-emission vehicles by local and public authorities, so that the revised Directive contributes to the decarbonisation of EU road transport and helps member states meet their local air pollution targets.

 

Today the plenary of the EU parliament voted on a report drafted by S&D MEP Jytte Guteland, which calls on EU member states to be more proactive in setting goals for a short and long-term reduction in pesticide use. These should include clearly defined annual reduction targets. 

 

Following the trilogue negotiations with the EU Council and the EU Commission, the European Parliament shadow rapporteur on the General food law revision, S&D MEP Pavel Poc, stated: 

 

The Romanian Presidency of the Council of the EU together with the prestigious Hangar Gallery are proud to feature a Romanian contemporary art exhibition, with the extraordinary participation of Mircea Cantor, a leading figure of the contemporary international artworld.