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On the Free Trade Agreement of the EU: "A milestone in trade relations with Indonesia"

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry
Frankfurt/Brussels, 23 September 2025 – Thilo Brodtmann, VDMA’s Executive Director, comments on the conclusion of the EU trade negotiations with Indonesia:
 
"For the European mechanical and plant engineering industry the EU's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Indonesia would be a milestone. It provides the opportunity to dismantle existing trade barriers and improve access to this future market."
 

S&Ds drive European Parliament to take a united and firm stance for trainees

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Under the leadership of the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament’s employment committee today agreed on a good and fair deal for European trainees. This agreement would put an end to the ‘wild west’ of traineeships and stop the exploitation of young Europeans as cheap or free labour.

Euractiv adds FIREPOWER to its Pro policy subscriptions

Euractiv

[Brussels, 22 September 2025] The trusted and authoritative defence policy subscription FIREPOWER today becomes a full part of Euractiv’s Pro subscriptions offering. FIREPOWER subscribers now receive in-depth defence policy news, scoops and analysis 5 days-a-week straight to their inbox at 7am, Monday to Friday, as well as access to exclusive content online and policy briefings with Euractiv’s defence reporters.

S&Ds welcome signing of EU-Indonesia trade agreement as a crucial step in a divided world

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament welcome the expected signing on Tuesday of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the European Union and Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

Reality check at the Porto summit: Social ambition left behind

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

For the Socialists and Democrats, Porto has always been a symbol of the progressive fight for social justice. There have been many hiccups at the start of this social summit in Porto, and we have serious concerns about European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's real willingness to deliver binding legislation on social issues.

On the EU debate on climate ambition: "EU’s 2040 climate target requires swift agreement in the Council"

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry
Frankfurt/Brussels, 18 September 2025 – VDMA Chief Executive Thilo Brodtmann comments on the postponement of the vote on the EU climate target for 2040 in the EU Environment Council: 
 
"If the EU wants to maintain its global leadership role in climate protection, it is essential that the EU Council reach a swift agreement on the 2040 climate target. A clear and unified EU position is crucial in the run-up to the COP30 summit in November."
 

“STAY IN CONTROL”: FIA REGION I LAUNCHES ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN ON DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Region I
15 September 2025, Brussels – The FIA Region I launches its annual road safety campaign with a strong message: “Stay in Control”. This year’s focus is on the dangers of driving under the influence. Whether it’s any substance that impairs your judgment or even fatigue, the consequences can be devastating. The campaign is a clear reminder that when you're under the influence, you're not in control – and that puts everyone on the road at risk.
 

A pragmatic and flexible 2040 climate framework for a competitive industrial future

FuelsEurope

Brussels, 15 September 2025: We welcome the European Commission’s consultation on the proposal to amend the European Climate Law to include the 2040 climate target. This target marks a critical milestone in the EU’s climate ambition and will require a regulatory framework that is not only ambitious but also flexible and competitiveness-driven - one that enables innovation, encourages investment, and allows for the scale-up of all viable solutions.

Steering Group on Prevention of Respiratory Infections

Joint Statement – European business associations urge strong and ambitious implementation of the Data Act

FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation)

We, the undersigned representatives of European companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Small Mid-Caps, from across the digital sector and beyond, express our firm support for the objectives of the Data Act. We call on the European Commission to uphold the regulation, resisting increasing pressure to undermine its core provisions.

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