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With CBAM: Full support to our industries as they decarbonise

The European Parliament is set to take a significant step in its fight against climate change with the adoption of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

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EUROBRIDGE 2023: tackling Europe’s bridge maintenance deficit

FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation)

“Bridging” EU institutions with the sector

The Eurobridge 2023 conference, co-organised by FIEC gathered officials from the EU institutions, representatives of national authorities, research and innovation experts and the private sector and developed around 3 roundtables:

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EUROBRIDGE 2023: Tackling Europe’s Bridge Maintenance Deficit

FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation)

On 14^th April, FIEC co-organised the 2^nd annual conference dedicated to the maintenance and safety of bridges in Europe, as well as other standard criteria to meet the EU Green Deals objectives and decrease the carbon footprint.

“Bridging” EU institutions with the sector

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Identity on the Line (I-ON)

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DRAFT TAXONOMY ENVIRONMENTAL DELEGATED ACT: IMPROVEMENTS STILL NEEDED DESPITE MORE BALANCED CRITERIA

FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation)

On 5 April 2023, the European Commission published the draft version of its long-awaited “Environmental Delegated Act” with technical screening and Do-No-Significant-Harm criteria for the four remaining environmental objectives of the Taxonomy Regulation (environmental objectives 3 to 6). In addition to the draft Environmental Delegated Act, the Commission also put forward proposals to amend the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Disclosure Delegated Act, which are both already in force.

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S&Ds celebrate today 70 years of social progress for the people

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

In light of the founding of the European Assembly, 70 years ago, the S&D Group is today celebrating its 70-year anniversary. Under the chairwomanship of S&D Group President, Iratxe García Pérez, MEPS will hold an open Group meeting.

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Invitation: Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2023 in Brussels

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Invitation: Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2023 in Brussels

Photonics experts and strategic stakeholders debate Horizon Europe Photonics Partnership priori- ties / Critical value chains in focus

The Photonics Partnership invites experts from industry, research organisations and politics to discuss and shape the future of photonics in Europe at the Radisson Collection Hotel in Brussels on 26 and 27 April. This year´s meeting is focused on critical value chains for Europe´s strategic autonomy.

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New EU-funded project is expected to increase European biomethane potential by 66%

Over the next five years, 22 partners from nine European countries will join forces in the EU-funded project BIOMETHAVERSE meant to diversify the technology basis for biomethane production in Europe, to reduce production costs, and to contribute to the uptake of biomethane technologies.