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S&Ds call on Tusk to make sure the reform of Dublin is set for decision on the agenda of the June summit

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
After the Aquarius-case this week and before the background of the dispute in the German Conservative parties, S&D president Udo Bullmann calls on Donald Tusk to take all necessary actions to allow for a breakthrough on the migration issue at the June Council.
 
S&D Group president, Udo Bullmann, said:
 

New Research Quantifies Impact to European Economy of Palm Oil Biofuel Ban

Malaysian Palm Oil Council - MPOC

Kuala Lumpur (11 June 2018) – The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) released new economic research that quantifies the negative impact to major European economies should the EU move ahead with its proposed ban on Palm Oil biofuels under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED).

The research was carried out by the renowned Danish consultancy, Copenhagen Economics (CE). CE is a long-time consultant to the European Commission on a vast array of economic and scientific topics. 

Renewable biodiesel recognised as essential to EU’s 2030 climate and energy objectives

FEDIOL - Federation for European Oil and Proteinmeal Industry
The negotiating teams from the three European institutions reached a final agreement earlier today on the renewable energy framework post-2020.
 

The ETP ‘Food for Life’ publishes its 2018 Implementation Action Plan

FoodDrinkEurope

Brussels, 14 June 2018) On the occasion of the FOOD 2030 High-Level Conference, the European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘Food for Life’ has published today its 2018 Implementation Action Plan (IAP) [1]. Taking its 2016 Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) [2] as a starting point, the ETP ‘Food for Life’ highlights in this new publication how the Research and Innovation (R&I) actions listed in the SRIA should be executed, as well as what tools and instruments will make it possible.

Free Nabeel Rajab! The S&Ds demand an immediate release of prominent human rights defender in Bahrain

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Free Nabeel Rajab! The S&Ds demand an immediate release of prominent human rights defender in Bahrain
 

10 years after Russian invasion, we remain committed to sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
10 years on from the August 2008 invasion of Georgia by Russia, the Russian Federation continues its illegal occupation of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, undermining international law and violating human rights. The S&D Group unequivocally supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, while the resolution of this conflict is crucial to enhancing security and stability across Europe.
 
S&D MEP Clare Moody, vice-chair of subcommittee on security and defence, said:
 

Access, sustainability and manufacturing competitiveness highlighted at global generic, biosimilar and value added pharmaceutical conference in Budapest

Medicines for Europe
  • Industry leaders from the generic, biosimilar and value added medicines industries discuss challenges and opportunities in ensuring sustainable, worldwide patient access to pharmaceuticals.

S&D MEP Jose Blanco reached a deal to ensure ambitious targets for renewable energy

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
 
After months of difficult negotiations, in the small hours of this morning the Parliament’s negotiator, José Blanco, reached a final deal with the EU Council to ensure an ambitious target to increase the use of renewable energy in the EU. Despite initial opposition from member states, the S&D MEP secured a binding target of 32% share of renewable energy in the EU by 2030.
 
The Parliament’s negotiator for renewable energy, S&D MEP José Blanco, said:
 

EU recognises importance of crop-based ethanol to achieving climate goals

ePURE - The European Renewable Ethanol Association

RED II agreement by negotiators is a step in the right direction, allowing Member States to use sustainable biofuels in fighting climate change 
 

BRUSSELS, 14 June 2018 – Negotiators from the European Parliament, Council and Commission agreed early Thursday morning on a new target for renewables in transport – a deal that clearly recognises the importance of separating bad biofuels like palm oil from good ones like European ethanol. 

Bosch, Inteva, Plastic Omnium and TomTom winners of the CLEPA 2018 Innovation Awards

CLEPA

Brigade, Navads and Voxdale first SMEs ever to receive dedicated “SME Award”

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