The Party of European Socialists approves of the European Commission's decision to trigger Article 7 of the EU treaties, in response to the violations of the rule of law and the separation of powers by the government and president of Poland.

The PES believes this to be a proportionate measure, after a long period of warnings and of non-cooperation by the Polish authorities.

PES president Sergei Stanishev said:

Brussels, 20 December 2017

Following the decision of the European Commission to trigger Article 7.1 of the EU treaties in response to violations of the rule of law and the separation of power in Poland, S&D Group President Gianni Pittella said:  

ACCA’s Chief Executive meets members and students in Paris to discuss the impact of digital technologies on the role of professional accountants and the corporate finance functions

Technology is transforming our lives.  There’s no denying that the pace of change is increasing and the accountancy and finance profession is far from immune to this rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.  But it is important to continue raising awareness about technology developments to be able to make the most of its opportunities.

Brussels, 19 December 2017

S&D Euro MPs today welcomed the Commission’s legislative proposals to make it easier for companies, especially SMEs, to sell their products across Europe, and to strengthen controls by national authorities and customs officers to prevent unsafe products from being sold to European consumers.

S&D Group spokesperson for the internal market and consumer protection Nicola Danti said:

EXPRA, WEEE Forum and EucoLight call on policymakers to introduce explicit obligations for online sellers under the new waste legislation