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Digital Transformation of European SMEs Requires Greater Multi-stakeholder Cooperation & Access to Digital Skills

GIGAEurope

The third EURACTIV-GIGAEurope Digital Debate Series event outlines measures to help future-proof SMEs

Brussels - 3 February 2022: In order to achieve the EU’s ambitious Digital Decade targets, it is crucial SMEs are equipped with adequate digital skills, access to technology, and a supportive policy environment. These were the topics of discussion at GIGAEurope and EurActiv’s latest digital debate. 

ACCA responds to EC consultation on strengthening corporate reporting and its enforcement

ACCA

ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has submitted its contribution to the European Commission (EC) consultation about the three pillars of corporate reporting - Corporate Governance, Audit and Supervision.

25,10% bioCNG in 2020: New data proves rapid growth of biomethane in transport

NGVA Europe

Brussels, 3 February 2022 – Today, the Natural & bio Gas Vehicle Association (NGVA Europe) has released new data, proving rapid growth of biomethane as transport fuel in Europe.

With more than a quarter of the gas used in road transport being renewable, an overwhelming amount of Europe’s 3810 CNG stations already successfully delivered biomethane to European consumers in December 2020.

SGI Europe welcomes the proposed inclusion of nuclear and natural gas in the EU taxonomy framework

SGI Europe

Today (2 February), the European Commission adopted its complementary delegated act (CDA) on nuclear and natural gas in the EU taxonomy. Representing employers and enterprises providing public services and services of general interest, SGI Europe welcomes this important step to reach the EU climate goals.

Commenting on the CDA, Valeria Ronzitti, SGI Europe General Secretary, said:

The Italian clawback measures against renewables pose serious threats to the energy transition in Italy and Europe

WindEurope

Article 16 of the Italian Law Decree 04/2022 (“DL Sostegni ter”) introduces discriminatory measures between producers of electricity based on generation technology, creates market distortions undermining investor confidence and risks slowing down the energy transition process. Leading Associations representing the electricity sector in Italy and Europe are united in calling on the Italian Government to withdraw Art.16 and to initiate a constructive dialogue to define effective and balanced solutions to tackle high energy prices.

S&Ds: Reducing energy dependency and volatility of prices is paramount before the end of the winter

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament want effective measures at an EU level to significantly reduce high energy prices. S&D MEPs exchanged views on the topic with the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, who came to the committee on industry, research and energy (ITRE) for this purpose and also to present the new EU framework to decarbonise gas markets, promote hydrogen and reduce methane emissions, as well as the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

S&Ds call on the UN for an immediate no-fly zone in Myanmar

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament today urged the international community to declare a no-fly zone in the regions of Myanmar where the military junta is launching airstrikes to fight the resistance of the ethnic minorities. The call by the S&D Group comes on the first anniversary since the coup d’état seized power, and ever since then, violence has escalated throughout the country.

S&Ds for a prosperous and stable Ukraine and a secure Europe

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The European Parliament’s committees on foreign affairs (AFET) and security and defence (SEDE) paid a visit to Ukraine* from 30 January to 1 February 2022 to discuss European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine, and show their support for and solidarity with the Ukrainians.

Tonino Picula MEP, S&D coordinator for foreign affairs, who took part in the mission, underlined the importance of a stable and secure Ukraine to safeguard the country‘s reform progress:

CEN AND CENELEC WELCOME THE NEW EUROPEAN STANDARDIZATION STRATEGY

CEN and CENELEC

CEN and CENELEC, two of the three officially recognised European Standardization Organizations, welcome the new European Standardization Strategy which reinforces the common efforts to deliver on the ambitions of the twin transition.

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