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Even in times of crisis, there is no room for trade-offs when it comes to democracy and the rule of law

National responses to the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a series of state of emergencies being declared and restrictive measures adopted in almost all EU countries. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the European Parliament has been monitoring the impact of Covid-19 measures on democracy, fundamental rights and rule of law. Today, MEPs in the committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs are voting on a resolution outlining their main concerns with recommendations that serve as a guide to member states ahead of any future emergency measures.

A sustainable single market should have consumers and the Green Deal at its core, say S&Ds

The Socialists and Democrats spearheaded the way to the implementation of progressive, citizen-orientated consumer legislation in Europe. Despite strong opposition from members of the EPP, Renew Europe, ECR and the far right, the committee on consumer protection managed to approve the file on the sustainable single market. The final vote will take place in plenary in November, when conservatives and liberals will, again, get their chance to prove on which side of the Green Deal they choose to position themselves.

Covid-19 poses new ethical challenges for professional accountants

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) annually celebrates ethics in the month of October leading up to Global Ethics Day and beyond. Ethics is at the heart of the organisation and ACCA and its members are proud to uphold and promote the highest ethical standards.

Aerospace: skills policy must be part of a wider European recovery plan for the sector

Today, industriAll Europe took part in a high-level roundtable on a future EU Pact for Skills for the aerospace sector with Commissioners Breton (industry) and Schmit (employment), plus the CEOs of Airbus, Saab and Leonardo.

Electric Vehicle Charging: ChargeUp Europe, Voice of the Industry in Europe, Welcomes TOTAL as its 9th member

ChargeUp Europe, the voice of the electric vehicle charging industry in Europe, is delighted to announce its latest member, broad energy company TOTAL.

TOTAL’s membership reflects its strong commitment to electro-mobility, and its support for the core values and objectives of all ChargeUp Europe members: delivering a seamless charging experience for EV drivers, incentivising investment and creating a consumer-centric, open market model for charging.

S&Ds: Farmers need support to move towards greener, healthier food production

We have moved away from the initial business-as-usual proposal from the Commission to a much more progressive and effective text that helps farmers to compete at a local and global level and that ensures Europe-wide high standards of food quality and safety. The CAP will also be the decisive means of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. Therefore, we have included a review in 2025 to update the social, climate and environmental targets the EU Commission will set with the Green Deal, Biodiversity and the Farm to Fork strategies.

‘Incorporating nature in the heart of business decision making and disclosure’

At a joint session as part of EU Green Week 2020 hosted by ACCA, the Capitals Coalition and Deloitte, experts discussed the benefits of putting the value of natural capital at the heart of business decision making.

The success of organisations around the world is dependent on the value they receive from natural capital.

Today’s vote on the CAP reform in the European Parliament or “How the MEPs gave their consent to a disastrous text for the environment, climate & biodiversity and in total conflict with the objectives of the EU Green Deal”

Today is a sad day for the future of European farmers, for the future of our environment and for our democracy.

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