The Socialists and Democrats backed today in the internal market and consumer protection committee a proposal to improve fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services. The proposal foresees a set of transparency measures to be taken by providers of online services such as Amazon, eBay, Google and Skyscanner in order to ensure transparency in the ranking, treatment and conditions for services and goods provided by business users to consumers.

 

The tangible effects of climate change are an ever-growing challenge that society has to face. In a fast changing world, tax systems need to adapt too. And tax has an important part to play in tackling the unrelenting pace of climate change. 

 

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the referendum in which the Spaniards approved the Constitution, the Group of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament wanted to join the celebration and congratulate all Spaniards and Spaniards.

 

Leading S&D MEPs and international trade experts today presented a new policy paper on a Progressive Model for International Trade and Investment.

 

The paper outlines a progressive and fair trade and investment agenda that both promotes jobs, growth and development, while also protecting worker’s rights, environmental and social standards.