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10 GW of new wind farms a year: German Parliament adopts new onshore wind law

The German Parliament has adopted a new Onshore Wind Law (WindLandG) which aims to expand onshore wind by a massive 10 GW a year from 2025. It’s part of an “Easter Package” of measures which also enshrines the principle that the expansion of renewables is a matter of “overriding public interest”.

Anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium finally kick in after European Commission lifts its duties suspension

Brussels, 8 July 2022 – Today, the European Commission announced it will not prolong the 9-month suspension of definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium flat-rolled products. European Aluminium, the industry association representing the aluminium value chain in Europe, welcomes the long-overdue step and calls for Europe’s push towards strategic autonomy in aluminium.

CEN AND CENELEC ARE COMMITTED TO THE CZECH PRESIDENCY’S GOALS TO RETHINK, REBUILD AND REPOWER EUROPE

CEN AND CENELEC ARE COMMITTED TO THE CZECH PRESIDENCY’S GOALS TO RETHINK, REBUILD AND REPOWER EUROPE

At a pivotal time in Europe, CEN, CENELEC and their Czech Member ÚNMZ welcome the opportunity to play a key role in contributing to the priorities of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU. For the next six months, we will work closely with the Presidency to leverage the power of European Standards in the context of a changing Europe.

Reducing the share of crop-based biodiesel would hamper food security, protein production, farmer income, and climate action in the long run.

Reducing the share of crop-based biodiesel would hamper food security, protein production, farmer income, and climate action in the long run.

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FEDIOL Reaction to the Council General Approach on the Revision of the Renewable Energy Directive

Brussels, 29 June 2022 - FEDIOL welcomes the Council’s decision to maintain the Commission’s approach on crop-based biofuels, which are an available and cost- effective means to decarbonise transport in the EU and reduce fossil fuel imports

Joint COCERAL, FEDIOL, and FEFAC Reaction to the Council General Approach on the Deforestation Regulation

Brussels, 29 June 2022 - Following the adoption of the General Approach of the Council on the EC proposal for a regulation on deforestation-free products during the Environment Council meeting of 28 June, COCERAL, FEDIOL, and FEFAC welcome certain elements like the Council’s move to avoid duplication of due diligence but are concerned that no significant changes have been put forward on traceability, cooperation with third countries, and chain of custody.

Allianz Partners opens for business in Colombia

The assistance and insurance services leader is partnering with Allianz Colombia to provide roadside assistance services to its motor customers

Paris/Bogota, 6th July, 2022 - Allianz Partners, a world leader in insurance and assistance services, today announced that it has entered the market in Colombia, with the opening of a new office in Bogota and the launch of a partnership with Allianz Colombia.

ChargeUp Europe welcomes Be Charge as its latest member

ChargeUp Europe welcomes Be Charge as its latest member

ChargeUp Europe, the voice of the EV charging infrastructure industry in Europe, is delighted to welcome Be Charge, the company owned by Plenitude (Eni), as its latest member company.

Challenges lie ahead for internal control within organisations

The purpose and effectiveness of internal control are being tested like never before by myriad external pressures, reveals a new report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the Internal Audit Foundation, and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants).

S&Ds: The EU Commission must take immediate and concrete actions to ensure aviation workers’ and passengers’ rights

The current situation with air transport and the cancellation of several flights and disruptions in our airports across Europe is unacceptable and requires an immediate and firm action from the EU Commission. Massive support was granted to the sector during the pandemic, now we expect the same concrete help will be ensured to improve workers’ labour conditions and respect travellers’ rights.

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