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Progressive health ministers adopt declaration promoting quality healthcare for all Europeans

Social democrats will ensure health systems are well-resourced, supported by excellent public services, affordable and accessible to all – this is a fundamental part of Europe’s social model and social cohesion. This is the message in a joint declaration adopted by health ministers from the Party of European Socialists (PES).

European Chip Act is a bold step towards European technological autonomy that should benefit small and medium enterprises, say S&Ds

The Group of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament welcomes the European Chip Act, presented today by the European Commission. The S&D Group considers this legislative proposal for regulation as an important step towards greater European technological autonomy. The Socialists and Democrats agree with the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen that it is crucial for the European Union to compete in open and connected global markets.

On the EU "Chips Act "Chip factories in Europe must fit the industry"

Frankfurt, 7 February 2022 – VDMA Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann says about the EU Commission's "Chips Act" and the role of mechanical and plant engineering for the technological sovereignty of the EU:

The EU transport climate objectives can only be met with more sustainable biodiesel

European biodiesel producers publish their contribution to FF55 debate

BRUSSELS, 2 February 2022: the European Biodiesel Board (EBB), gathering European producers of biodiesel (FAME & HVO) from all types of sustainable feedstocks, is publishing its High-Level Position Paper on the Fit for 55 legislative package.[1]

Moderate recovery set to continue in 2022, as energy prices and substantial uncertainty put growth at risk

Brussels, 04 February 2022 – In the third quarter of 2021 EU apparent steel consumption increased for the fourth consecutive time in a row (+14.3%), albeit easing with 36 million tonnes compared to 40 million tonnes in the second quarter. Recovery is expected to continue but at a moderate rate and subject to considerable uncertainty, including the ongoing energy crisis, until at least mid-2022.

IMPROVING THE LOOPS OF PLASTICS IN ELECTRONICS

Author: Chris Slijkhuis (cs@eera-recyclers.com) – January 2022

During the IERC 2022 conference in Salzburg from 18 – 21 January, BSEF organized a workshop about WEEE plastics, consisting of a block with presentations and a block consisting of a discussion round table.

« La décision négative de l’ANSES de mise sur le marché du bioproduit à base de phéromones ‘SUBVERT’ de la société ‘SUTERRA’ : un frein dans la progression de la France vers les solutions biocontrôles »

Le déploiement de solutions et de stratégies de promotion du biocontrôle fait partie intégrante du Pacte vert européen et constitue, en particulier pour la France, une priorité politique contribuant à l’augmentation de la présence de l’agriculture biologique. En 2020, le gouvernement adopta le plan « Ecophyto II+ », qui vise à réduire de 50 % l'utilisation des produits phytosanitaires de synthèse d'ici 2025 au profit du biocontrôle.

EU data confirms key contribution of biomethane to clean mobility

The statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat) announced this week that the EU has met the target of 10% deployment of renewable energy in transport by 2020. The target was set to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transport sector by promoting the use of renewable energy. The share of green energy in the EU mobility sector includes biomethane, liquid biofuels and renewable electricity.

Global Aluminum Associations Call on G7 Trade Ministers to Tackle State Subsidies

New Briefing Lays Out Economic & Environmental Costs of Failure to Act

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