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S&Ds on the ‘Dubai Uncovered’ money laundering scandal: The United Arab Emirates must immediately be blacklisted by the EU

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The ‘Dubai Uncovered’ revelations have exposed large scale money laundering and corruption through Dubai property that involves Russian oligarchs close to the Kremlin, and other persons convicted of crimes. This is yet another reminder that the European Union should put the United Arab Emirates on the list of high-risk third countries, urged the S&Ds in their reaction to the revelations reported by the media.

Jonás Fernandez, S&D coordinator on the economic affairs committee, said:

S&Ds: EU must support Moldova to cope with the consequences of Russian war against Ukraine

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

On the initiative of the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament today debated the best ways to support Moldova in the current challenging times. Since Russia invaded, more than 440,000 refugees from Ukraine crossed the border into Moldova, 100,000 of whom remain in the country. A huge effort for a country of just 2.7 million people. 

S&Ds: Ukrainian women fleeing the war must not fall into the hands of traffickers

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Rape and sexual violence are being used as a ‘weapon of war’ by the Russian aggressor. Hundreds of Ukrainian women have been raped by Russian soldiers. Unfortunately, the risks for women of becoming the victims of violence does not end once they cross the border to seek refuge in the EU. Of the 5 million refugees, over 90% are women and children. Human trafficking is one of the greatest risks for them – even before the war, Ukrainians were the fifth most common victims of human trafficking to the EU.

S&Ds call for full investigation into forced organ harvesting in China

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Reported systematic forced organ harvesting in China is a serious human rights violation that requires a full, independent and transparent investigation, underlined the S&Ds in regard to today’s adoption of the European Parliament resolution on this matter.

Maria Arena, the S&D negotiator on the resolution on the reports of continued organ harvesting in China, said:

S&Ds on follow-up to Frontex resignation

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Following a meeting of the civil liberties, justice and home affairs committee with the Chair of the Management Board of Frontex and the European Commission, S&D spokesperson Birgit Sippel said:

The European Health Data Space Regulation: an opportunity to harness the power of health data

MedTech Europe

Brussels, 3 May 2022 – The proposed European Health Data Space legislation, published today, sets out to create an ecosystem for better exchange of and access to health data. MedTech Europe calls on EU legislators to ensure the new legislation overcomes existing legal and technical barriers to truly enable safe and secure sharing of health data in the EU.

High uncertainty slashes growth prospects for 2022, risk of new recession looms

EUROFER

Economic press release

EU sanctions against Russia " Oil embargo is the right step, but must come sooner”

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry

Frankfurt, 4. May 2022 – Commenting on the European Commission's proposal for a sixth sanctions package against Russia, VDMA President Karl Haeusgen says:

Training courses on accidental marine pollution and media tour in the Po Delta Park successfully conducted within the PEPSEA Interreg project

PEPSEA Interreg Project

The marine protected area that constitutes the Delta of the Po River is a unique but fragile area, vulnerable to environmental risks originating from congesting ship traffic in the Northern Adriatic Sea.  

Europe invested €41bn in new wind farms in 2021

WindEurope

WindEurope has published its annual 

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