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No one should be left behind in the transition to a new electricity market, say S&Ds

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The electricity market in Europe has been deeply transformed in the last decade. From the old monopolies controlling the entire chain from production to the final consumer, we are now in a landscape where new technologies, renewable energy and self-generation have shaken both the industry and the prices for consumers.
 
However, this new reality needs new rules to ensure both a smooth transition towards a sustainable energy model and supply, as well as affordability and transparency in prices.
 

S&Ds propose measures to avoid electricity shortages and crises

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Today the parliamentary committee on industry, research and energy supported the report drafted by S&D MEP Flavio Zanonato on risk preparedness in the electricity sector.
 
Currently, member states behave very differently when it comes to preventing, preparing for, and managing crisis situations. National rules and practices tend to disregard the reality of today’s interconnected electricity market. This is why the Socialists and Democrats back the Commission’s proposal to strengthen solidarity and ensure interoperability in the responses to any crisis.

Acumen reinforces its healthcare offer with new Strategy Director

Brussels, 21 February 2018

Vertretung des Landes Hessen bei der EU

S&Ds call on all parties of Syrian conflict to ensure immediate ceasefire

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Speaking after the bombing by Syrian government forces of the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area outside Damascus, S&D Group vice-president on foreign affairs, Victor Boştinaru, said:
 

S&Ds promote a global ban on animal testing in cosmetics.

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
The European Parliament’s committee on health and environment today voted in favour of a resolution promoting a global ban on animal testing in cosmetics.
 
The European Union stopped the testing of finished cosmetic products on animals in 2004, and ingredients in 2009. This was followed up with a ban on the importation and sale of any new cosmetics tested elsewhere on animals in 2013.  
 

First-ever DIGITALEUROPE SME Award goes to three European digital SMEs which have the potential to become tomorrow's tech giants

DIGITAL EUROPE

“We have a Winner – and maybe the birth of a new European tech giant!” said Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl, Director General of DIGITALEUROPE today in Brussels.

S&Ds in Myanmar and Bangladesh: persecution of Rohingya cannot remain unpunished

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

S&D MEPs travelled last week to Myanmar and Bangladesh to examine the human rights and humanitarian situation of the Rohingya. The Rohingya have been subject to horrific human rights abuses in Myanmar, with testimonies of systemic rape of women and girls, burning of villages and mass killings. Consequently, hundreds of thousands have fled into neighbouring Bangladesh.

Luis de Guindos not the best choice for top job at the ECB, say S&Ds

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Following the Eurozone finance ministers’ decision to designate Luis de Guindos as vice-president of the European Central Bank (ECB), S&D Group spokesperson for economic and monetary affairs Pervenche Berès stated:
 
"We take note of today's Eurogroup decision. Last week, we had the opportunity, as members of the European Parliament, to hold an informal hearing with the two short-listed candidates, Luis de Guindos and Philip Lane.
 

CEEP at the Macro-Economic Dialogue

CEEP - European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing public services

This morning [19 February], Valeria Ronzitti (CEEP General Secretary) and Tor Hattlevol (chair of CEEP Macro-Economic Task Force) addressed the European Commission, the Eurogroup and the Bulgarian Presidency at the Macro-Economic Dialogue.

Highlighting the core priorities of employers of public services and services of general interest, Ms Ronzitti said:
 

On completing the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU):

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