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Agreement on Construction Products Regulation (CPR): A major improvement for contractors, a massive cost and time saving for businesses

FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation)

On 13 December 2023, EU lawmakers reached a provisional agreement on the revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR). In recent years, the European Commission had identified numerous shortcomings in the "old" framework for construction products, in particular the lack of updated harmonised standards and of environmental and sustainability performance criteria for products. The Commission's original proposal of March 2022 also included new requirements for the on-site manufacture of products and for their dismantling.

S&Ds call for expert mission to assess and address systemic rule of law issues in Serbia

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Following the Serbian elections, which were marred by reports of widespread and systematic fraud, the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament call 

Persisting downside factors deepen downturn in 2023 and curb steel demand rebound in 2024

EUROFER
Brussels, 08 February 2024 – Lingering adverse conditions are set to exacerbate the recession in 2023 while slowing down the anticipated steel market recovery in 2024. Ongoing conflicts, prolonged uncertainty in energy prices and monetary tightening due to persistent inflation, combined with a bleak economic outlook, have further impacted apparent steel consumption (-6.3%) over the past year.

Tomorrow can be a historic day for over 30 million platform workers, urge S&Ds

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Tomorrow, the European Union can write history again by brokering a deal on protecting platform workers, urge the Socialists and Democrats ahead of a key meeting of negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states.

First ever resolution on the rule of law in Greece adopted! EPP must finally stop covering for Mitsotakis!

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Today, the European Parliament adopted its first-ever resolution on the rule of law in Greece, expressing strong concerns about the systemic and structural violations of the rule of law, media freedom and fundamental rights in the country, which has been governed by the EPP-affiliated government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis since 2019. 
 

Iratxe García: “We need less polarisation and populism, and more dialogue to ensure fair income for farmers”

S&D - Socialists and Democrats
Today in Strasbourg, MEPs held a plenary debate on how to empower farmers and rural communities, as part of a dialogue towards sustainability and fair compensation in the EU agricultural sector.
 
The president of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Iratxe García MEP, said:
 

EU enshrines tighter pre-qualification criteria for wind farms in law

WindEurope
Yesterday the European Parliament and the Council reached a final agreement on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). The Act will help strengthen Europe’s clean tech manufacturing and contribute to ensuring that the future of wind energy is “made in Europe”. At the heart of the NZIA deal is the design of wind energy auctions. Pre-qualification criteria are now enshrined in legislation. Pre-qualification and non-price award criteria will play a bigger role in selecting winning bids.

Deal on the EU directive to fight violence against women: just a first step for the S&Ds!

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Tonight, the negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on the first ever EU law to combat violence against women.  

S&Ds urge an ambitious EU law to ensure fair pay and full rights for all trainees

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

As the European Parliament today debates traineeships in Europe, the Socialists and Democrats again urge the European Commission’s president to clear the way for an ambitious proposal for a new EU law that will ensure fair pay and full rights for all trainees. 

Industrial Carbon Management Strategy: now we need robust and clear regulation to transform it into reality

ESWET - European Suppliers of Waste to Energy Technology

Brussels, 6 February 2024 – The European Commission has released today the much-anticipated Industrial Carbon Management Strategy. ESWET – The European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology wholeheartedly welcomes this initiative, as it addresses critical aspects of CO2 emissions capture, storage, and utilisation, vital for achieving the EU climate targets. 

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