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BSEF response to EEB call for grouping of all brominated flame retardants and their inclusion on the REACH list of SVHCs

BSEF categorically rejects the facile suggestion of the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) that all brominated flame retardants be listed as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). The suggestion has no regulatory basis and lacks any credible science to support it.

IGBA LAUNCHES A WHITEPAPER: A VISION FOR THE GLOBAL GENERIC AND BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES INDUSTRY

Today the International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (IGBA) is launching a whitepaper: A Vision for the Global Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Industry, which covers the strong contribution of this pharmaceutical sector to global health outcomes and economies, the opportunities, challenges and disruptions for the industry, its 2030 vision as well as actions needed to achieve this vision.

With Schengen at risk, S&Ds lead calls for urgent change

The European Parliament has given the Schengen area an annual check-up and the diagnosis is not good. Today, the European Parliament is voting on the report drafted by S&D MEP Tanja Fajon, with calls to fully restore and protect free movement in the EU.

S&D Group urges Commission and Council to stand up for LGBTI people in Europe and protect their rights

S&D MEPs are urging the Commission and Member States to stand up for LGBTI people in Europe by acting against the offensive and regressive law that blatantly violate their rights in Hungary. The law introduced by Orbán’s government stigmatises and discriminates against LGBTI people by banning content referring to homosexuality, sex change or gender identity in schools, on TV and in films for people under 18 years old, and by putting homosexuality on the same footing as pornography.

S&Ds call for the inclusion of corruption in the EU sanctions regime

With the strong support of the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament will adopt later today a resolution, calling for extending the scope of the current EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime (EU GHRSR), to include acts of corruption. These sanctions would target economic and financial enablers of human rights abuses.

Aktive Investitionspolitik wagen

Martin Schirdewan, Ko-Vorsitzender der Linksfraktion THE LEFT und Mitglied im Ausschuss für Wirtschaft und Währung des Europäischen Parlaments, erklärt zur heutigen Plenardebatte zum Makroökonomischen Rechtsrahmen, insbesondere der Rahmen zur Koordinierung der Finanzpolitik in der EU:

EU Connecting Europe Facility is an historic opportunity to boost sustainable modes of transport, smart energy infrastructures and digital deployment

Another further step towards more sustainable transport and defence of climate has been taken. Thanks to the overwhelming support of the European Parliament, the final agreement between the European Parliament and the EU Council on the regulation establishing the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has now become reality.

Staying ahead of risks – the rise of the accountant as the ‘guardian of information’

An unmissable era is dawning for the accountancy profession and its role in effective risk management as a result of the global pandemic, environmental sustainability and economic turbulence, says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

Getting the picture right – new public health messages for UV radiation needed

Brussels, 06.07.2021 – More attention is needed that UV radiation, which is part of the natural sunlight and is also emitted by artificial tanning devices, has health benefits if used in moderation. On the other hand overexposure, such as getting a sunburn, could potentially also have detrimental effects such as the development of skin cancer. Therefore, it is very important that sunburn is avoided at all costs!

Hot off the press: “European Territories Localise the SDGs”

From global to local: PLATFORMA and CEMR are proud to present the 2021 edition of our regular series of publications on how municipalities, regions and their associations are making the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality on the ground.

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