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Small investors get better protection through revised EU law on financial markets

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The revised EU legislation on markets in financial instruments will significantly improve protection of small investors, underline the Socialists and Democrats while welcoming the new rules that are set to be endorsed by the European Parliament on Tuesday.

Eero Heinäluoma, S&D negotiator on the revision of the EU legislation on markets in financial instruments, said:

Strengthen the European labour watchdog to ensure protection of all workers, urge S&Ds

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

As we approach the fifth anniversary of the European Labour Authority, also known as ELA, it is clear that this agency needs to be strengthened to ensure genuine protection of all workers in the European Union, third-country nationals included, urge the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament.

S&D Group drives EU's efforts to cut harmful emissions by 500 million tons of CO2 by 2050

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Tomorrow, the European Parliament is set to approve provisional agreements with the European Council on two regulations aimed at significantly reducing emissions from fluorinated gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting substances - important contributors to the climate crisis.

The S&D Group at the beginning of this mandate played a central role in ensuring the inclusion of these vital legislations within the Fit for 55 package, which is designed to help the European Union meet its 2030 climate target, as these emissions are particularly harmful.

Way open towards strengthening the EU Mercury Regulation

EBB - European Biodiesel Board

Yesterday, the Environment Committee (ENVI) of the European Parliament set the pace by adopting the Commission’s proposal to ban dental amalgam as early as 1 January 2025.  

‘BE EUROPE’: CEN AND CENELEC WELCOME THE BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE EU COUNCIL

CEN and CENELEC

Taking over from the Spanish Presidency, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union began on the 1st of January and will continue until June 2024.

EU TAXONOMY: Entry into force and application of new Sustainable Finance criteria for Circular Economy

FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation)

In December 2023, new technical and construction-related criteria for circular economy (“Environmental Delegated Act”) under the Taxonomy for sustainable activities have entered into force.

These criteria have been applicable in the 27 Member States since 1st January 2024. The EU's sustainable finance agenda has achieved another important milestone with the entry into force of these new criteria.

DIALOP representatives and European Left's President met with Pope Franciscus in talks about peace and dialogue

European Left

Rome, 10 January, 2024

S&Ds commemorate former EP President David Sassoli’s legacy in Rome, together with PD Leader Elly Schlein

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

On the second anniversary of David Sassoli’s untimely departure, the Group of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament are organising a two-day visit to Rome to commemorate Sassoli’s legacy.

Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Agreement on Nature Restoration Law: A good balance between the protection of nature and economic activity, successful action by FIEC

FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation)
On 10 November 2023, the EU legislators reached a provisional agreement on the
Nature Restoration Law.
 
FIEC welcomes the agreement on the world’s first law for the conservation and
restoration of nature and biodiversity. It is a balanced agreement that reconciles
ambitious restoration goals with economic activity and business interests, such as

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