Call for Clarity on: The provisional agreement on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904, and repealing Directive 94/62/E
S&D President Iratxe García will meet with Poland’s government in preparation of the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, which will run from January to the end of June 2025.
Today, S&D leader, Iratxe García addressed Ursula von der Leyen, candidate for the Presidency of the European Commission, in the EP plenary in Strasbourg. García asked for a strong and real commitment to the Green Deal and just transition, a solid European social dimension and progress in equality and women's rights.
Human oversight and experience are as critical as technology in adopting AI in the finance function
Accountants are taking a leading role in shaping artificial intelligence (AI) and data strategies across businesses. Based on interviews and a survey of more than 900 finance leaders who are already using AI, the report Smart alliance from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) found 56% said they had an advisory role in adopting AI and 20% said they were the strategic owners.
24 September 2024 – The FIA European Bureau today publishes a new report on the environmental sustainability and energy efficiency of electric vehicles (EVs). The report delves into five key areas critical to understanding how EVs can contribute to climate neutrality: lifecycle emissions, manufacturing processes, energy efficiency, battery life, and transparency in consumer information.
Financial services sector and their customers could reap massive benefits from AI investment
Artificial intelligence (AI) is steadily revolutionising financial services. According to global accountancy body ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) using advanced technology could transform financial services products and services in a way that has never been possible before.
Today, the Socialists and Democrats expressed their criticism in the plenary in Strasbourg with the position of the Council on the Union's budget for next year. The Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU presented a proposal on the EU budget 2025. According to the S&D Group, this would cause damage to main EU programmes. The S&D Group cannot agree with such a conservative approach in allocating EU money.
Joint Industry Statement calling on a level playing field for online marketplaces and effective enforcement
APPLiA joined forces with 58 European industry associations and NGOs in a united call for a level playing field for online marketplaces and effective enforcement.
At the initiative of the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament is holding an urgent key plenary debate today in response to the devastating floods across Central and Eastern Europe.
