The Socialists and Democrats welcome the findings of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) regarding the compliance of funding civil society organisations from the EU budget. This follows the presentation of the EU Courts of Auditors’ report on the matter in the EP's committee on budgetary control.
The Socialists and Democrats condemn the ‘Venezuela majority’ – the EPP, ECR, PfE and ESN – for voting today in the committee on constitutional affairs (AFCO) to stop the EU Ethics Body.
Hybrid working for accountants in Europe are increasingly common and significantly above global averages, according to data from leading global accountancy body ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). The 2025 edition of its Global Talent Trends survey surveyed over 1,000 accountants in Europe, and more than 10,000 worldwide, making it the largest survey looking at talent in the financial sector.
Brussels, 12 May 2025: FuelsEurope urges the European Commission to align the revision of REACH and the Chemicals Industry Package with its broader goals of simplification and strengthening Europeancompetitiveness.Asthe
Frankfurt/Brussels, 9 May 2025–VDMA Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann comments on the first visit of the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Brussels:
Today, the European Parliament adopted a key report revising the EU’s foreign investment screening regulation, led by S&D rapporteur Raphaël Glucksmann. This reform aims to guarantee the Union’s economic security by controlling investments in strategic sectors and to reduce strategic dependencies on foreign actors.
