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ETNO Press Release: "EECC: current policy options will not deliver fibre and 5G to EU citizens"

ETNO - European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association

Brussels, 19 March 2018 – ETNO, the Association representing Europe’s leading telecom operators, called today on the European Commission and on legislators to urgently fix the current text of the Electronic Communications Code.

The S&Ds call for a full investigation into the use of a military-grade nerve agent in the UK

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The S&D Group strongly condemns the use of a military-grade nerve agent as a chemical weapon in the UK. This was an unprecedented attack on civilians in Europe. We call for all the necessary investigations to be carried out and if Russia is confirmed to be responsible, an appropriate response must be taken by the EU. 
 
The S&D Group’s vice-president on foreign affairs, Victor Boştinaru, said:
 

European construction equipment industry withstands uncertainties

CECE - Committee for European Construction Equipment
 
  • CECE releases Annual Economic Report 2018
  • European market continues to grow in 2017
  • 2018 expects stable markets and further investments

There is no time to waste in deploying EU-wide infrastructure for alternative fuels, say S&Ds

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
During a plenary debate in Strasbourg, Socialists and Democrats pressed the Commission for a stronger commitment to expanding the Europe-wide infrastructure for alternative fuels, as an urgent step in the transition to a low-carbon and a sustainable society.
 
S&D spokesperson on transport Ismail Ertug, who instigated this debate with the Commission, said:
 

S&D Euro MPs pushed towards harmonised corporate taxation to end tax race to the bottom

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Today, S&D Euro MPs backed a set of proposals to upgrade the tax system in Europe and to ensure that tech giants such as Google and Facebook pay their fair share of tax.
 
The common corporate tax base (CCTB) together with the common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) offer a new standard for the taxation of multinationals.
 
S&D Euro MP Paul Tang, who has drafted the report on the common corporate tax base said:
 

Parliament backs strong EU budget for 2019 – reinforcing solidarity and preparing for a sustainable future

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The European Parliament today adopted its draft guidelines for the 2019 EU budget. The European Commission will present its draft budget for 2019 at the end of May and then negotiations will begin between the Council and Parliament before a final budget is adopted before the end of the year.  
 
S&D MEP and Parliament’s lead negotiator on the 2019 budget, Daniele Viotti said:
 

President Duterte of the Philippines must be held accountable

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The S&D Group strongly criticises the decision made by president Rodrigo Duterte to pull the Philippines out of the international criminal court (ICC). There is no doubt that this decision - made after the ICC opened an investigation into Duterte’s brutal war on drugs - does nothing but confirm his fear of being held to account.
 
Elena Valenciano, S&D vice-president responsible for foreign affairs and human rights, said:
 

Norfolk County Council

COCIR further enhances its ethical standards on industry relationships with healthcare professionals

COCIR
BRUSSELS – 15 March 2018: COCIR is enhancing its existing code of conduct on relationships with healthcare professionals. The amended Code will be effective as of 1 January 2019 to allow all stakeholders time to implement the changes to the Code.

Statement: Following the presentation to the European Commission of a joint inter-sectorial framework on ingredients listing and nutrition information

The Brewers of Europe

Brussels 14 March 2018. Alcoholic beverage sectors presented this week to the EU Health Commissioner a joint framework to voluntarily list ingredients and nutrition information, hereby opening a crucial phase: implementation by all sectors, not just the brewers.
 
EU Commissioner for Health & Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis welcomed the fact that the sectors had respected the deadline set by the European Commission for submitting a joint self-regulatory framework on the provision of nutrition information and ingredients listing.

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