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New opportunities in legal labour migration can help end exploitation and unfair work

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

During a plenary debate later today, the S&D Group will be leading calls for new avenues for people to come and work in the EU, including legal instruments for medium- and low-paid employment.

The report by S&D MEP Sylvie Guillaume also highlights the need for more legal channels as a means of fighting the exploitation of migrant workers and precarious employment. The report received widespread support at the committee vote in April and is expected to receive strong support in the final vote on Thursday.

Nichtstun tötet!

DIE LINKE. im Europaparlament

Am Mittwoch hat das Europäische Parlament den vorübergehenden Verzicht auf Patentrechte für Impfstoffe gegen Corona diskutiert.

CEN PUBLISHED THE NEW EUROPEAN TOURISM COVID-19 SAFETY SEAL

CEN and CENELEC

Are you looking forward to serene and well-deserved summer holidays abroad, after the long months of lockdowns? Look no further: European standards can help reopen tourism safely and quickly! Today, 19 May, CEN made available the 'European Tourism COVID-19 Safety Seal'. The seal is set out by two CEN Workshop Agreements (CWAs) as part of the 5643 series, developed by the CEN Workshop EUROSAFETOUR.

Repay or resign! S&Ds demand strong action against Czech PM Andrej Babiš’ conflict of interest

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The Socialists and Democrats call for swift and strong measures in the case of the conflict of interest of Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš. In a debate in the European Parliament, the S&Ds demanded that all payments to Babiš’ company be stopped and the remaining investigation concluded.

Lara Wolters MEP, S&D negotiator on the file, said:

Achieving climate neutrality by 2050 means moving away from fossil fuels now, say S&Ds

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Shifting the paradigm of Europe’s energy system is essential in our fight to reach the target of climate neutrality. The Socialists and Democrats took the lead in ensuring this becomes a reality as members of the European Parliament cast their votes on the European Strategy for Energy System Integration.

Nicolás González Casares MEP, S&D negotiator on the file, said:

THE EUROPEAN TIMBER INDUSTRY HAS A NEW VOICE IN BRUSSELS: ETIC IS BORN!

ETIC - the European Timber Industries Confederation

ETIC, the European Timber Industries Confederation, has been formally constituted in Brussels.

The brand new Organisation has been given the mission to act as a close and dynamic European Institution’s interlocutor, especially in a moment when, as never before, the timber sector deserves to be listened to and be considered as a key partner in the ongoing transformation of the European economic models.

ETIC - the European Timber Industries Confederation

S&Ds demand that the European Parliament be involved in the assessment of National Recovery and Resilience plans, as agreed during negotiations

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The European Parliament was elected by the people, and is responsible for the wellbeing of the people, say Socialists and Democrats.

Eider Gardiazabal MEP, S&D spokeswoman on budget, said:

S&Ds lay the ground for a more inclusive Erasmus+ programme

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Members of the European Parliament endorse today the result of nearly two years of negotiations for the €28 billion programme that has shaped the lives of millions of Europeans. The Socialists and Democrats have ensured that people of less financial means and people with disabilities will also enjoy full access to the Erasmus+ programme.

Petra Kammerevert MEP, S&D spokeswoman on the topic and negotiator for the file, said:

Accountants need to maintain fraud vigilance as pressure on clients could drive more criminal behaviour

ACCA

Accountants need to keep up their guard when taking on new clients and make sure anti-fraud checks are rigorous enough to combat a potential increase in criminal activity driven by the global pandemic.

A new report from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) warns finance professionals against over-confidence in trusting their ‘gut feel’ about clients and strongly recommends they consider if digital technology checks could help.

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