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Hungary’s veto of minimum tax for multinationals a heavy blow to tax justice

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

EU finance ministers today again failed to reach a consensus on transposing the global deal on a minimum effective tax rate for multinationals into European legislation. Just after Poland withdrew its longstanding veto, it is now Hungary blocking the agreement. This marks a third failed attempt to pass this crucial legislation and is a heavy blow to tax justice. This also again calls into question the viability of unanimity voting in taxation matters, underlined the S&Ds.

Now the Commission is on board for EU Treaty change, the ball is in Council’s court

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament today welcome the European Commission’s support for a Convention on EU Treaty reform to deliver the joint promises made to citizens in the Conference on the Future of Europe.

Electrolyser Partnership A catalyst for advancing EU industrial leadership, creating sustainable value chains and jobs

Hydrogen Europe

The European Commission unveiled today its plans to kick off a European Electrolyser Partnership. This Partnership aims to address the challenges in establishing and maturing a strong industrial manufacturing base in Europe and identify potential mitigating policies and actions where necessary.

Safety of products in the EU guaranteed through S&D efforts

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The general safety of products citizens use in daily life will be guaranteed from now on by new legislation, with a significant contribution from the S&D Group and its negotiator, René Repasi, in the European Parliament’s Committee on the internal market and consumer protection (IMCO). In a vote in the committee today, the S&D Group succeeded in ensuring there is a safety net for products, that gives manufacturers and other market players clear responsibilities and includes strict obligations for online marketplaces.

S&Ds support the role of Labor and Meretz parties in the Israeli coalition government

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The Socialists and Democrats delegation to Israel and Palestine held several meetings with members of the Knesset and the Israeli government, including Nitzan Horowitz, chair of Meretz and Minister of Health, and Merav Michaeli, chair of the Labor Party and Minister of Transport and Road Safety. They also met with Ahmad Tibi, member of Knesset and chair of the Arab Movement for Change, all three sister parties. 

Victory for European workers as EU governments back S&D proposal for adequate minimum wages

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Today, EU ministers endorsed the provisional agreement on the Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages reached between the European Parliament and the French EU presidency in Strasbourg on 6 June.

Eurefas - The European Refurbishment Association announces the publication of the Pledge towards a qualitative electronic device refurbishment sector

Eurefas

EUREFAS, which currently counts 17 members, gathered in Brussels in May 2022 for its second annual General Assembly. Here, the Pledge was discussed, and the members were able to interact with key EU stakeholders from the European Commission. Main topics included the Sustainable Product regulation and the Right to Repair movement, aiming to shape the industry and encourage consumers to change consumer habits towards greener products.

 

FEDIOL releases environmental footprint study

FEDIOL - Federation for European Oil and Proteinmeal Industry

Brussels, 15 June 2022 - FEDIOL just released a study on Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) profiles of vegetable oil and protein meal products commissioned to the Belgian research institute VITO.

Vote on CO2 limit compensation postponed “Use this opportunity to promote European climate protection technologies!“

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry

The EU Parliament has surprisingly postponed the vote on the CO2 border adjustment (CBAM). Thilo Brodtmann, Executive Director of the VDMA, comments:

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