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Lay members provide the key to rigorous oversight

People from all walks of life are serving as champions of the public interest on ACCA’s crucial regulatory group.

Non-accountants now form a majority on the influential Regulatory Board, which oversees ACCA qualifications and exams, continuing professional development, compliance with legal and industry standards, as well as complaints and disciplinary matters.

CHECKING ACTUAL CO2 EMISSIONS AND ACTUAL FUEL OR ENERGY CONSUMPTION

The actual fuel consumption of modern vehicles under real-world driving conditions is still divergent from the laboratory values. That is caused on the one hand by the driving behaviour of individuals and on the other hand by different requirements of the test cycle.  In addition, it can also be attributed to the vehicle manufacturers’ targeted optimisation of software and hardware in the engine operating points for the test cycles in order to artificially improve CO2 results.

Reflection of European Cancer Leagues and the Anticancer Fund on the interim report of Cancer Mission

 To: Cancer Mission Board and Assembly

European Commission (DG RTD)

European Parliament (ITRE Committee)

10 July 2020, Brussels

Subject: Reflection of European Cancer Leagues and the Anticancer Fund on the interim report of Cancer Mission

Dear Colleagues,

Bienen, Haie und die partizipative Demokratie

Nachdem der Ausbruch von Covid-19 und die anschließenden nationalen Eindämmungsmaßnahmen die Aktivitäten der Organisator*innen von Europäischen Bürgerinitiativen (EBI) stark eingeschränkt haben, verabschiedete das Europäische Parlament heute die vorübergehende Verlängerung der Fristen für die Sammlung und Überprüfung von Unterschriften von EBIs.

Airlines and airports decry uncoordinated EU external border reopenings

- EU/Schengen countries are not adhering to the EU Council recommendations, creating a patchwork system of travel restrictions & border controls throughout Europe – thus eroding consumer confidence.

- Europe’s airlines and airports urge EU/Schengen states to follow their own agreed scientific-based approach and do away with politics during critical reopening phase.

Europas letzter Diktator: freie und faire Wahlen in Belarus?

Helmut Scholz, Mitglied der Delegation EU-Belarus, kommentiert die heutige Aussprache im Europäischen Parlament zur ‚Situation in Belarus‘ und den anstehenden Präsidentschaftswahlen am 9. August:

COVID-19 a lightning rod for major overhaul of EU pharmaceutical policy

PES ministers for gender equality reaffirm commitment to accelerate women’s rights for a truly feminist and equal Europe

EU leaders must show a clear commitment to women’s rights and gender equality by creating a forum for intergovernmental exchange at the EU-level, progressive gender equality ministers agreed today.

ACCA and PrimeGlobal announce global agreement

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and PrimeGlobal have signed an agreement which sees them working together on several projects, including thought leadership, professional research and insights, and learning and development in areas of mutual interest and value for their members and communities.

The two organisations will work together to:

smartEn (Smart Energy Europe)

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