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European patients need improved access to biosimilar medicines

Fifteen years after the first global approval, biosimilar medicines systemically increase access to medicines for patients who need them, while contributing to the sustainability of our healthcare systems.

We are at a unique moment for pharmaceutical policy, given the ongoing pressure from COVID-19 and the upcoming opportunities to build healthcare efficiency presented by the European Commission Pharmaceutical Strategy. 

ACCA marks Earth Day 2021

Helen Brand, ACCA’s chief executive says:

‘This year, Earth Day is themed ‘restore the earth’ (www.earthday.org) and here at ACCA we’re marking this occasion by focusing on the vital role the accountancy profession plays in sustainability and climate action.

It’s time for respect and fair minimum wages for all European workers

Speaking ahead of the presentation of the Jongerius/Radtke draft report on Adequate minimum wages in the EU in the employment committee of the European Parliament at 16:45 today, S&D MEP and European Parliament negotiator for minimum wages Agnes Jongerius said:

It’s time for respect and fair minimum wages for all European workers

Speaking ahead of the presentation of the Jongerius/Radtke draft report on Adequate minimum wages in the EU in the employment committee of the European Parliament at 16:45 today, S&D MEP and European Parliament negotiator for minimum wages Agnes Jongerius said:

Declaration on the Porto Social Summit: Making social rights a reality for all Europeans

Ahead of the Porto Social Summit, on 7 May 2021, the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, together with social partners and civil society, endorsed a joint declaration strongly calling on EU governments to turn the European Union into an engine of social progress.

SGI Europe comments on the EU Taxonomy Delegated Act

On Wednesday 21 April 2021, the European Commission presented its new Sustainable Finance Package, including the EU Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act completing the Taxonomy Regulation adopted in 2020.

FINANCING A GREEN ENERGY TRANSITION: A PUZZLE WITH MANY MISSING PIECES

The Taxonomy Delegated Act adopted today has the intention to direct investments towards climate-friendly solutions, yet its patchy scope risks delaying urgent investments in a cost-effective decarbonisation of the entire economy. Large segments of the energy sector are excluded at this stage.

No Big Brother in Europe! AI rules must defend citizens’ private lives and data, say S&Ds

Reacting to the European Commission’s proposal for new regulations in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Socialists and Democrats demand legislation that is at least as groundbreaking as the regulation on Data Protection (GDPR).

While the current proposal is a good start, the S&D Group will work hard to defend fundamental rights, such as privacy in particular, when it comes to facial recognition in public spaces.

CCIA Welcomes the EU’s Risk-Based AI Proposal, Urges Further Clarifications

Brussels, BELGIUM -- The European Commission today presented its Artificial Intelligence (AI) framework which includes an AI-specific Regulation.

ACCA welcomes the publication of the EC package on Directing finance towards the European Green Deal

  • ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) welcomes the objectives of the new proposals to drive a greener, fairer, and more sustainable Europe and support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. 

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