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S&D VPs in Silicon Valley: US tech companies must do more to allay EU citizens’ privacy concerns

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Following a fact-finding mission this week by S&D Group vice-presidents Jeppe Kofod and Tanja Fajon to the United States to meet with executives from US technology firms and government officials, the Group has called for more action to rebuild citizens’ trust following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.   
 
S&D Group vice-president responsible for globalisation, Jeppe Kofod, added:
 

Löhne in Europa steigen real nur moderat – höhere Tarifbindung für „inklusives Wachstum

Hans-Böckler-Stiftung

Die Löhne in der EU steigen im Zuge der guten Konjunktur nominal wieder stärker. Doch weil gleichzeitig die Inflation von einem extrem niedrigen auf ein normales Niveau zurückgekehrt ist, bleibt davon in etlichen Ländern preisbereinigt nicht viel übrig. 2017 legten die realen Effektivlöhne im EU-Schnitt nur um 0,4 Prozent zu, in neun von 28 EU-Ländern sanken sie sogar.

Stratas Advisors (a Hart Energy company)

S&Ds present their shortlisted candidates for the 2018 Sakharov Prize

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Today, the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament presented their six shortlisted candidates eligible for 2018 Sakharov Prize. The Group’s final candidate will be decided next Wednesday evening in Strasbourg.
 
 
The shortlisted candidates are:
 

FTI Consulting Strengthens Public Affairs Practice in Brussels with Appointment of Sustainability Expert Martin Porter as Senior Advisor

FTI Consulting

Brussels, 5 September 2018 — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced its continued growth across Europe with the appointment of Martin Porter as a Senior Advisor in its Public Affairs practice within the Strategic Communications segment. He will be based in Brussels.

EURACTIV, the media network for Europe, launches Croatian website, offers content in 13 languages

Brussels, 5 September 2018

The EURACTIV media network is excited to welcome its new partner located in Croatia, Hanza Media. From now on, Croatian readers will be able to follow the latest news about policies and politics in Europe on euractiv.hr. With the addition of this new website, the EURACTIV network now offers content in 13 languages.

S&Ds defend pan-European personal pensions to make a greater difference during retirement age

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The Socialists and Democrats in the economic and monetary affairs committee abstained on the vote of the pan-European personal pension product (PEPP), for the report as supported by the right wing did not offer sufficient guarantees to savers. The PEPP is supposed to offer simple and innovative choice to citizens when saving for retirement and should be a third pillar voluntary personal pension complementary to the existing national pensions that could be bought across the EU.
 

S&Ds ensure products are safe for consumers and mutually recognised across the EU

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Yesterday, S&Ds led a coalition in the internal market and consumer protection committee aiming at ensuring the safety of products across the European Union. Under the new framework, member states will have to provide enhanced market surveillance for products available on the market and for online products. The report on mutual recognition guarantees that safe and lawfully marketed goods will be mutually recognised in other member states.
 

Online Sales of Non-Compliant Products - a Workshop of Experts will present problems and solutions

EucoLight - European Association of Lighting WEEE Compliance Schemes

EucoLight is organizing a workshop on 17 Oct in Brussels to discuss problems with online non-compliance. Case studies from several sectors will highlight the possible extent of the problem, including VAT non-payment, non-compliance with safety standards, and WEEE freeriding. Policy makers and key stakeholders will debate challenges, visions and possible solutions to ensure a level playing field.

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