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S&Ds kick off election campaign at PES congress in Lisbon

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The president of the Group of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Udo Bullmann, will participate in the PES Congress in Lisbon on 7-8 December together with a strong delegation of S&D MEPs. Hundreds of delegates from the PES member parties across Europe will gather in Lisbon to debate key issues ahead of the 2019 European elections and to acclaim the PES Common Candidate Frans Timmermans. 
 

Electricity Market Design: Any threshold requires an appropriate calculation methodology

COGEN Europe
In view of the upcoming trilogue on the Electricity Market Design, COGEN Europe, EUGINE andEUTurbines would like to strongly emphasise that the simple reference to a limit value like the 550g CO2/kWh - or its possible alternatives - is not sufficient: Without defining a harmonised calculation methodology, the new provision risks leading to a patchwork of national calculation methodologies 

The GSMA highlights importance of 5G-Friendly Implementation of New Telecoms Rules

GSMA
Policymakers Must Ensure a Stable and Positive Regulatory Environment for European Business and Citizens to Benefit from 5G
 

Banking package: S&Ds have pushed for stronger and more sustainable banking sector

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The European Parliament and the Council reached today an agreement to reduce risk in the EU banking system, safeguard taxpayer’s deposits and deepen the Banking Union. The Socialists and Democrats have welcomed the preliminary deal on the banking package and stressed the need to achieve a concrete outcome on the reform of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and of the European Monetary Union (EMU) at the next Euro Summit in December.

EU Pledge: EASA Working to Ensure Food & Drink Companies Advertise Responsibly to Children

EASA - European Advertising Standards Alliance
To facilitate the EU Pledge initiative, the European Advertising Standards Alliance has established an EU Pledge Accountability Mechanism.
 

EU finance ministers’ failure to ensure fair taxation of tech giants is a disgrace, say S&Ds

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Despite an almost unanimous vote in the European Parliament and recurrent calls from more than 700.000 citizens, EU finance ministers failed to adopt the digital services tax (DST) today at their meeting.
 
Reacting to the lack of a deal, S&D Group leader Udo Bullmann stated:
 

Bullmann: Sharing responsibility remains only way to manage the migration challenge effectively

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Leading S&D MEPs are disappointed by the decision of the European Commission to give up on a serious reform of the EU’s migration and asylum system.
 
S&D Group president Udo Bullmann said:
 

Central European University leaves Budapest – Dark Moment for Academic Freedom in Europe

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Following the announcement by Central European University that after 25 years it will leave Budapest for Vienna next year, S&D leader Udo Bullmann said: 
 

Parliament’s Trade Committee votes for jobs and access to medicines with a comprehensive SPC Manufacturing Waiver!

Medicines for Europe
The Medicines for Europe Board unanimously applauds last night’s vote in the European Parliament where, once again,  parliamentarians voted for a comprehensive Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) manufacturing waiver. This has the potential of unlocking huge industrial job opportunities and healthcare savings as SPCs expire on blockbuster medicines over the next few years.

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