Every year millions of people are forced to flee from their homes, and in many cases their countries, because of floods, windstorms, earthquakes, droughts or other ravages of climate changes. Yet this phenomena - that is likely to increase - is almost neglected by international law and politicians in power. There is an urgent need to address this challenge and guarantee adequate protection for affected people - these are the main conclusions of the seminar organised today by the S&D Group.

 

 

 

What would we do without a clean and safe drinking water? We too often take for granted that clean water is supplied to our homes. Giving our children a glass of water, boiling vegetables, having a shower in the morning and watering our plants are all possible thanks to the use of standards and regulations which set the requirements for a clean and safe water supply.  

The correct use of chemicals for the treatment of our water are especially important as the incorrect use or dosage of any chemical could have negative impact to our health.

 

 Reacting to the Commission’s proposal on sustainable finance put forward today, S&D Group spokesperson on economic and monetary affairs, Pervenche Berès MEP, said:

 

“The Socialists and Democrats are fully committed to putting Europe on the path of sustainable development. We want to make finance more responsible and ensure that it serves society with a positive social and environmental impact.