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International Women’s Day 2018: #IwantWorkLifeBalance

industriAll Europe

On International Women’s Day, 8 March, trade unionists across Europe are calling for the swift adoption of the proposed EU Directive on work-life balance published in April 2017. Following the failure of EU Governments from 2008-15 to agree to extend maternity leave, the draft Directive is due to be discussed by Employment Ministers at the European Council on 15 March.

Malmström ticked all boxes, says European Aluminium

European Aluminium
Brussels, 8 March 2018 – European Aluminium applauds EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström’s statements concerning the potential US tariffs against all aluminium products from Europe. The association representing the entire aluminium value chain with more than 600 plants all across Europe encourages the executive body to take the necessary actions to fight for European jobs by applying WTO-compatible tools.
 

New plans to finance sustainable growth could support new investments in wind energy

WindEurope

BRUSSELS, 8 MARCH 2018 –  The European Commission today published plans to help finance sustainable growth. These could help re-direct capital from conventional power plants to wind energy.

Every day is Women’s Day

European Left

Press Statement

8th March 2018

Every day is Women’s Day.

Bye, bye CECED Hello APPLiA

APPLiA is the new name of the Brussels-based association representing the home appliance manufacturers in Europe.
 

CLEPA: Trade restrictions impact jobs and wealth on both ends

CLEPA

In the context of potential trade restrictions on steel and aluminium imposed by the US, CLEPA, the European association of the automotive supplier industry supports the European Commission’s continued commitment to fair and rules based international trade and cooperation with the US.

Parliament will only back deal on future relationship with UK that guarantees EU rules and standards

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The leaders of the main pro-EU groups in the European Parliament today approved the Parliament’s position on the future relationship between the EU and the UK.
 
S&D Group spokesperson for Brexit, Roberto Gualtieri MEP said:
 
“Parliament today outlined its views on the future EU-UK relationship. This is important, as Parliament’s consent to the withdrawal agreement will also include our assessment of the agreed framework for this relationship.
 

S&Ds: voices of wisdom in Washington must prevail to avoid a trade war

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The S&D Group welcomes the measures the European Commission plans to take in case the United States formalise Donald Trump’s threats to impose heavy, global tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium. As we still hope that the voices of wisdom in Washington prevail and the trade war can be avoided; a united European Union has to be ready to act strongly to protect our workers and businesses, and defend international trade rules. 
 
 

Commission steps up the fight against member states' race to the bottom on tax. Harmful tax practices must be rooted out in the EU, say S&Ds

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament are pleased that the European Commission is taking account of harmful tax practices in its economic recommendations to member states.
 
S&D Group vice-president Udo Bullmann and S&D Group spokesperson for economic and monetary affairs, Pervenche Berès, stated:
 

S&Ds: In a growing world of populism, extremism and xenophobia, the promotion of human rights is more important than ever

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The S&D members of the subcommittee on human rights took part in the European Parliament delegation attending the 37th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on 5-6 March 2018 in Geneva. On that occasion, they highlighted the importance of the promotion of human rights to confront the growth of populism, extremism and xenophobia, and expressed concern over the shrinking space for civil society.
 
Commenting on the UNHRC session, S&D MEP Francisco Assis stated:
 

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